Chevrolet Trax: Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
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
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
- Return the jack and tools to their
original storage location.
- Replace the trim cover.
- Place the flat tire, lying flat, in
the rear storage compartment.
- Attach one end of the strap to a
cargo tie-down in the rear of the
vehicle
- Route the strap through the
wheel, as shown.
- Attach the other end of the strap
to the other cargo tie-down in
the rear of the vehicle.
- Tighten the strap.
Storing the Compact Spare Tire
and Tools
Reverse the instructions for
removing the spare tire and tools to
store the spare tire.
The compact spare tire is for
temporary use only. Replace the
compact spare tire with a full-size
tire as soon as you can. See
Compact Spare Tire
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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
If this vehicle came with a full-size
spare tire, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over
time. Check the inflation pressure
regularly. See Tire Pressure and Vehicle Load Limits
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery
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
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Special Tools
CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
The brake drums do not require refinishing as part of routine brake
system service. Do not refinish brake
drums in
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic
category.
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