Buick 2012 LaCrosse User Manual

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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012

Vehicle Care

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WARNING (Continued)

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 12‑2
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 12‑2
for the wheel nut
torque specification.

13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in

a crisscross sequence, as
shown.

14. Lower the jack all the way and

remove the jack from under the
vehicle.

15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly

with the wheel wrench.

Notice: Wheel covers will not fit
on the vehicle's compact spare.
If you try to put a wheel cover on
the compact spare, the cover or
the spare could be damaged.

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.

Store the spare or flat tire in one of
the ways shown below. Storage
instructions will vary depending on
the bolt that came with the vehicle
and how it attaches to the vehicle.
This vehicle will have a slide in
fastener or a screw in fastener.

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