2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 328

5. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See "Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools" later in this section. To continue changing the flat tire see "Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire" later in this section. Do the following to check the cable: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. 2. If not visible, see "Secondary Latch System" later in this section. If visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You can not overtighten the cable. 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. 5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground, see "Secondary Latch System" later in this section. 6. If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue with Step 4 under "Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray)". If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may be engaged and causing the tire not to lower. 5-23