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:
Warning
Avoid getting Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) on your skin or in
your eyes as it could cause
irritation. For more safety,
handling, and storage information,
see the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
container label.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used
with diesel engines to reduce the
amount of regulated emissions
produced...
Align the air cleaner/filter with
the indicated point on the base
of the air cleaner/filter housing
and install the air cleaner/filter.
The outer air cleaner/filter seal
must be fitted properly in the
air cleaner/filter housing.
Align the air cleaner/filter
housing cover tabs to the air
cleaner/filter housing...