A
CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts
or
improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off.
This could lead to an accident.
Be sure
to
use the correct wheel nuts.
If
you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM
original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with
a
torque wrench to
60
lb-ft
(80
N-m).
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To
avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque
specification.
Storing
a
B
-
lat
or
Spare Tire
and
Tools
I
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.
Store your vehicle’s
flat
tire
or
spare by
mounting
it
on
the
tailgate
and
cover.
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