2013 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 398

10-98 Vehicle Care 9. Slide the D-ring (5) on that side forward to engage the hook. Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only. The vehicle will perform differently with the spare tire installed and it is recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire, have the standard tire repaired or replaced as soon as convenient and return the spare tire to the storage area. Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the tire, wheel, and other parts of the vehicle. Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles. 1. Return all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover on. 2. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag, if there is one. 3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment. 4. Route one of the hooks (1), at the end of the cable provided, through the liftgate striker (2). 5. Slide both D-rings (5) on each side of the vehicle as far rearward as they will go. 6. Route one hook (1) under the wheel spoke (3) and place the hook into the slot in the cargo rail on the driver side of the vehicle. 7. Slide the D-ring (5) on that side forward to engage the hook. 8. Route the other hook under the wheel spoke (4) and place the hook into the slot in the cargo rail on the passenger side of the vehicle. Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire. Compact Spare Tire { WARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi).