Cadillac 2012 SRX - Manual (Page 427)

Black plate (87,1) Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-87
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
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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 or spare tire
and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
on page 2‑14 for more
information.
2. Put back all tools as they
were stored in the rear storage
compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
For more information, see
“Storing the Compact Spare Tire
and Tools” next in this section.
3. Install the cargo cover.
For more information, see
Cargo Management System on
page 4‑4.
4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the
rear storage compartment.
5. Attach the strap to the cargo
tie-down in the rear of the
vehicle.
6. Route the strap through the
wheel, as shown.
7. Attach the strap to the other
cargo tie-down in the rear of
the vehicle.
8. Tighten the strap.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.