2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 377

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools To store a full-size tire: 1. Install the tools in their original location in the trunk area and secure. 2. Place the tire in the trunk with the valve stem facing down, and the protector/guide placed through a wheel bolt hole. 3. Remove the protector and attach the retainer securely. 4. Place the protector/guide back in the foam holder when putting the compact spare back in the trunk. Store the cover as far forward as possible. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-109 for more information. Use the following as a guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools. {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. After the compact spare tire is put on the vehicle, store the flat tire in the trunk. Use the following procedure to secure it in the trunk. When storing a full-size tire, use the extension and protector/guide, located in the foam holder, to help avoid wheel surface damage. 5-107