Tire changing, Tire changing -54 – CHEVROLET 2012 Impala User Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012

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WARNING

Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:

1. Set the parking brake firmly.

2. Put an automatic

transmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).

3. Turn off the engine and do

not restart while the vehicle
is raised.

4. Do not allow passengers to

remain in the vehicle.

5. Place wheel blocks on both

sides of the tire at the
opposite corner of the tire
being changed.

When the vehicle has a flat tire (B),
use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (A).

A. Wheel Block

B. Flat Tire

The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.

Tire Changing

Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools

The equipment you will need is
located in the trunk.

1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on

page 2‑9.

2. Remove the convenience net if

the vehicle has one.

3. Remove the spare tire cover.

4. Turn the wing nut

counterclockwise and remove it.

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