2008 Buick LaCrosse Owner's Manual - Page 367

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Super Only) Super Model 3. Remove the protector and attach the retainer securely 4. Store the cover as far forward as possible. When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the protector back in the foam holder. When storing the compact spare tire, the tire must be stored valve stem down. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-98. Use this 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 has been installed on the vehicle, store the flat tire in the trunk. When storing a full-size tire, use the extension with the protector, located in the foam holder, to help avoid wheel surface damage. To store a full-size tire: 1. Install the tools in their original location in the trunk area and secure. 2. Place the tire valve stem facing down and the protector/guide placed through a wheel bolt hole. Compact Spare Tire 5-97