Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
10999311) - 2018 - crc - 11/20/17
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Vehicle Care
To store the flat tire:
1. Remove the cable package
from under the spare tire, jack,
and tools.
2. Remove the small cap by
tapping the back of the cap
with the extension of the shaft,
if the vehicle has aluminum
wheels.
3. Put the flat tire in the rear
storage area with the valve
stem facing the rear of the
vehicle.
4. Pull the cable through the door
striker and the center of the
wheel.
5. Lower the liftgate enough to be
able to hook the cable onto the
outside portion of the liftgate
hinges.
6. Hook the other end of the cable
onto the outside portion of the
liftgate hinge on the other side
of the vehicle.
7. Pull on the cable to make sure
it is secure.
8. Make sure the metal tube is
centered at the striker. Push
the tube toward the front of the
vehicle.
9. Close the liftgate and make
sure it is fully latched.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.
Storing the Compact Spare
Tire and Tools
To store the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See