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Chevrolet Trax: Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Wheels and Tires / Tire Changing / 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

  1. Return the jack and tools to their original storage location.
  2. Replace the trim cover.
  3. Place the flat tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.
  4. Attach one end of the strap to a cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools

  1. Route the strap through the wheel, as shown.
  2. Attach the other end of the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
  3. 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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