1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 247

NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don't tryto put a center cap on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the center in the rear area cap until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools A CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment the in passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store allthese in the properplace. I NOTICE: Center capswon't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put center cap your compact a on spare, you could damage the cover thespare. or 5-38