Buick 2012 LaCrosse - Manual (Page 414)

Black plate (88,1) Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - 2012
10-88 Vehicle Care
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools With a Screw in Fastener
1. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to remove
the fastener.
2. Replace the fastener with the
one provided in the foam.
3. Turn the wrench clockwise to
tighten the fastener.
4. Replace the foam, jack and
tools, and the tire.
5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise
to secure the tire.
6. Place the floor cover on
the wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools With a Slide In Fastener
1. If the flat tire is larger than the
spare tire, use the longer
mounting bolt.
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.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.