2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual - Page 263

Vehicle Care 10-61 { Caution Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications for the wheel nut torque specification. 13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench in a crisscross sequence, as shown. 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. { Caution Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. 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. 5. Route the strap through the wheel, as shown. 6. Attach the other end of the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle. 7. Tighten the strap.