Storing a flat or spare tire and tools, Storing a flat or spare tire and tools -101, Warning – CHEVROLET 2010 HHR User Manual

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WARNING:

Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
tightened can cause the wheels to become loose
or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel
nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on
page 6-121
for original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.

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 6-121 for the wheel nut
torque specification.

11. Tighten the wheel nuts

firmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown.

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.

6-101

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