2014 Buick Verano Owner Manual - Page 322

10-68 Vehicle Care 5. Place the foam container inside the flat tire. Align the hole with the stow rod. 6. Place the tool bag tether over the stow rod and the tool bag rear of the flat tire. 7. Turn the retainer nut clockwise until tight. 8. Replace the load floor. The load floor may not lay flat. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 1. Replace the wheel wrench and wheel blocks in the tool bag. 2. Remove the foam container from the rear storage compartment. Compact Spare Tire { 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 tire at a time. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only. The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle Coin/Pierce Jack Shown, Hex Head Jack Similar 3. Place the flat tire in the storage compartment with the valve stem down. 4. Place the jack and jack handle extension, if the vehicle has one, in the foam container.