2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - Page 352

10-86 Vehicle Care 3. Replace the jack and tools in their original storage location. 4. Place the tire, lying flat, facing up in the spare tire well. 5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise to secure the tire. 6. Place the floor cover on the wheel. To store the compact spare tire, use the shorter mounting bolt. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools With a Slide In Fastener 1. If the flat tire is larger than the spare tire, use the longer mounting bolt from the tool bag. 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). 2. Slide the shorter bolt to remove it from the floor and insert the longer one.