2000 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 318

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 1. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down. 2. Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the tire. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 3. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear of the vehicle. This will help when you check and maintain tire pressure in the spare. 4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench until the tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened. CAUTION: 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. 5-30