Buick 2007 Rendezvous - Manual (Page 441)

9. Tighten the wheel
nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence,
as shown.
Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover
on the compact spare, you could damage
the cover or the spare.
10. Do not try to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare tire. It will not fit. Store
the wheel cover securely in the rear of the
vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a secondary latch system.
It is designed to stop the compact spare tire from
suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding
the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch
to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem
pointing down. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 444 for instructions on storing the
spare tire correctly.
{ CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all
the instructions. Failure to read and follow
the instructions could damage the hoist
assembly and you and others could get
hurt. Read and follow the instructions
listed next.
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