5.Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench until you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.

6.Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the folding wrench to tighten the cable.

Storing the Flat Tire on a

Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

The flat tire is stored the same as the spare tire for front-wheel-drive vehicles. Refer to “Storing the Spare Tire” listed previously.

Storing the Flat Tire on an

All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

1.Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area.

2.Remove the small center 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 tire storage bag and place it in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

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Buick 2006 manual Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle, Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle