2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Manual - Page 411

Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics and instructions to help you: 10-71 H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) I. J. Hoist Shaft Access Hole Hoist End of Extension Tool { 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. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up can damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible. K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench F. Hoist Cable G. Tire/Wheel Retainer