2014 Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - Page 354

10-60 Vehicle Care 6. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up after removing the spare tire. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See "Storing the Spare Tire" and "Storing the Flat Tire" later in this section. Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench. 2. Open the carpet cutout (3) that is located through the hole of the storage compartment. 3. Attach the wrench (2) into the hoist shaft (4). 4. Turn the wrench (2) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (5) to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-57 for more information. 2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They will not come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edges may be sharp. Do not try to remove the cover with your bare hands. 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare tire from the cable. 3. Loosen the wheel nuts - but do not remove them - using the wrench. For wheels with a wheel lock key, use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and wrench. The key is supplied in the front passenger door pocket.