Compact spare tire, Compact spare tire -69 – Buick REGAL 2011 User Manual

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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2011

Vehicle Care

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2. Slide the shorter bolt to remove

it from the floor and insert the
longer one.

3. Replace the jack and tools in

their original storage location.

4. Place the tire, lying flat, facing

up in the spare tire well.

5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise

to secure the tire.

6. Place the floor cover on the

wheel.

To store the compact spare tire, use
the shorter mounting bolt.

The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.

Compact Spare Tire

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WARNING

Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a
crash and you or others could be
injured. Use only one compact
spare tire at a time.

If this vehicle has a compact spare
tire, it was fully inflated when the
vehicle was new; however, it can
lose air after a time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly. It should
be 420 kPa (60 psi).

After installing the compact spare
on the vehicle, stop as soon as
possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly inflated. The
compact spare is made to perform
well at speeds up to 105 km/h
(65 mph) for distances up to
5 000 km (3,000 mi), so you can
finish your trip and have the full-size
tire repaired or replaced at your
convenience. Of course, it is best to
replace the spare with a full-size tire
as soon as possible. The spare tire
will last longer and be in good
shape in case it is needed again.

Notice: When the compact spare
is installed, do not take the
vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The
compact spare can get caught on
the rails which can damage the
tire, wheel and other parts of the
vehicle.

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