CHEVROLET 2011 Colorado - Manual (Page 322)

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
10-76 Vehicle Care
Notice: Improperly tightened
wheel nuts can lead to brake
pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs,
evenly tighten the wheel nuts in
the proper sequence and to the
proper torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications on
page 12‑2 for the wheel nut
torque specification.
12. Tighten the wheel 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. Place the
cap on the wheel and tap it into
place until it seats flush with the
wheel. The cap only goes on one
way. Be sure to line up the tab on
the center cap with the indentation
on the wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
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WARNING
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Notice: Storing an aluminum
wheel with a flat tire under your
vehicle for an extended period of
time or with the valve stem
pointing up can damage the
wheel. Always stow the wheel
with the valve stem pointing
down and have the wheel/tire
repaired as soon as possible.
Store the tire under the rear of the
vehicle in the spare tire carrier.
1. Put the tire on the ground at the
rear of the vehicle with the valve
stem pointed down.
2. Tilt the retainer downward and
through the center wheel
opening. Make sure the retainer
is fully seated across the
underside of the wheel.