2012 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 302

10-66 Vehicle Care { WARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 3. For four-wheel-drive vehicles, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in N (Neutral). 4. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) 6. Place wheel blocks on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed. When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (A). Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Wing Nut B. Storage Bag and Tools A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. The tools are located under the right front passenger seat. 1. Move the seat all the way forward to locate the tool bag. 2. Turn the wing nut (A) counterclockwise to release the tool bag (B).