GMC Terrain: Wheels and Tires / Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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.
To store the flat tire:
- Return the jack and tools to
their original storage location.
- Replace the spare tire cover.
- Replace the load floor.
- Place the flat tire, lying flat, in
the rear storage compartment.

- Route the loop end of the strap
through one of the cargo
tie-downs in the rear of the
vehicle.
Then route the hook through
the loop and pull the strap to
tighten it around the cargo
tie-down.
- Route the hook end of the
strap through the wheel.
- Attach one end of the strap to
a cargo tie-down in the rear of
the vehicle.

- Route the strap through the
wheel, as shown.
- Attach the other end of the
strap to the other cargo
tie-down in the rear of the
vehicle.
- Tighten the strap.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as possible.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
Tow Eye (If Equipped)
Capless Funnel Adapter (If
Equipped)
Wheel Wrench
Strap
Jack
Screwdriver (If Equipped)
To access the spare tire and tools:
Open the liftgate...
Warning
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time could
result in loss of braking and
handling. This could lead to a
crash and you or others could be
injured...
Other information:
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage
door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices. These
instructions refer to a garage door
opener, but can be used for other
devices...
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the
engine, transmission, axle,
suspension, brakes, electrical
system, steering system, body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner’s manuals are written
specifically for owners and are
intended to provide basic
operational information about the
vehicle...