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Cadillac 2008 SRX User Manual

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3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the

center hole of the spare tire.

Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the
underside of the wheel.

4. Attach the wheel wrench to the hoist shaft.

5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to lift the

spare tire.

6. When the tire is almost in the stored position,

turn the tire so that the valve stem is towards
the rear of the vehicle.

This will help when you check and maintain tire
pressure in the spare.

7. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the

vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench until you
feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the
compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight.
The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.

8. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),

and then try to turn the tire (B). If the tire moves, use
the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.

Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage
compartment and put the compartment cover back on.

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