1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 243

NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don't try to put wheel cover on the compact spare tire. a It won'tfit. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, tire orother equipment in the a passenger compartment the vehicle could of cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store allthese place. in the proper Lay the flat tire near the rear vehicle with the of the valve stem down. Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and raise the flat tire until you hear the hoist mechanism click twice. This means that the wheel is firmly stored against the underside of the vehicle. When storing the spare tire, be certain to turn the spareso the valve stem is near the rear of the vehicle. This will help you to check and maintain tire pressure in the spare. Push against the tire to be certain stored firmly. it is NOTICE: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage thecover or thespare. 5-31