2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 343

Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the Stowable Seat) (Option) A. Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray B. Full-Size Tire C. D-Ring D. E. F. G. Stowable Seat Strap Cargo Net Hook J-Hook Wing Nut 1. If the seatback is not in an upright position, move it to an upright position. 2. There is a strap attached to each side of the stowable seat. Hook the straps to the cargo net hook in the rear of the vehicle. 3. Flip the D-ring so it is pointing outward. 4. Open the convenience/cargo tray cover. 5. Stand the full-size tire up, in the tray against the back of the seat with the valve stem pointing out. 6. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and the J-hook. 7. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring through the center hole of the tire. 8. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the seatback. Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is secure and does not move. 9. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the side of the cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place. 5-38