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 ...
Other materials:
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
• Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
• Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires
to slip and lose cornering force.
• Acceleration Skid — too much thro ...
Rear Axle Bushing Replacement
Special Tools
CH 6616 Hydraulic Hand Pump
CH 6615-10 Hydraulic Cylinder
CH-48377-1 Chisel
CH-49233 Adapter
CH 906-42 Adapter
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools
Removal Procedure
Warning: Use of eye goggles is necessary to prevent personal injury.
Remove the re ...
Work Stall Test Warning
Warning: One or more of the following guidelines may apply when performing
specific required tests in the work stall:
When a test requires spinning the drive wheels with the vehicle jacked up,
adhere to the following precautions:
Do not exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) when spinning one drive wheel ...
