2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 343

Vehicle Care 10-83 WARNING (Continued) an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt. 6. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the compact spare to fit under the vehicle. 7. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 8. Remove the flat tire. { WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In (Continued) 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 10. Install the compact spare tire.