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:
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
Warning
Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous...
With the Keyless Access
system, the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter must
be in the vehicle. Press
ENGINE START/STOP with the
brake pedal applied. When the
engine begins cranking, let go
of the button.The idle speed will go down as
the engine gets warm...