2013 Chevrolet Express 1500 Cargo Owner Manual - Page 323

Vehicle Care 10-75 Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off the vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged. For the secondary latch to work, the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down. 6. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (1), and then try to turn (2) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Two clicks mean the tire is up all the way. 7. Return the jacking equipment to the proper location. Secure the items and replace the jack cover. See "Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools" under Tire Changing on page 10‑68 for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly. To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: { WARNING Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare. 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. { WARNING Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the instructions listed next.