Cadillac 2009 owner manual Secondary Latch System

12. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.

When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the center cap. Line the tab on the

back of the tab with the slot in the wheel. Place the cap on the wheel and press until it snaps into place.

Secondary Latch System

Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work,

the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 6-90.

{CAUTION:

Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the instructions listed next.

To release the spare tire from the secondary latch:

1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6.

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