2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual - Page 397

Vehicle Care if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. 10-67 WARNING (Continued) 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. 6. Place wheel blocks on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed. When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (A). The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. { WARNING Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in P (Park). 3. For vehicles with four-wheel-drive with a N (Neutral) transfer case position, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear- not in N (Neutral). 4. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. (Continued) Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a cover near the passenger side rear seat. Rear Seat (Passenger Side) Jack Cover A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire 1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the jack cover off.