Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Compact Spare Tire
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. Use only one compact spare tire at a time.
If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; however, it can lose air over time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi).
Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only.
The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area.
Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire, wheel, and other parts of the vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires.
They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice: Tire chains will not fit the compact spare. Using them can damage the vehicle and the chains. Do not use tire chains on the compact spare.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Retainer Nut.
2. Tool Bag Tether.
3. Tool Bag.
4. Spare Tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the load floor.
3. T ...
Jump Starting
If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.
WARNING
Batteries can hurt you. Th ...
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Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the
tire.
Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order to locate the leak.
Inscribe a mark on the wheel in order to indic ...
Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence Detection System - If Equipped
Note: The passenger presence detection system includes an ECU and a
sensor mat that can be serviced separately. After repairing or
replacing any part of the passenger presence detection system, the system must
be rezeroed in order to function properly.
The passenger presence detection system i ...
Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
Ensure that the steering wheel is set in a straight ahead position.
Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1).
Adjust the toe to specification by turning the adjuster (2). Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten the tie ro ...
