1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 295

NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. avoid To expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. 11. Don't try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire. It won't fit. Storethe wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equlpment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In sudden stop or a collision, loose all equipment could strike someone. Store these in the proper place. Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem down. Slide the cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start to raise the tire. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear of the vehicle. This will help when you check and maintain tire pressure in the spare. Keep raising the wheel until you hear the hoist mechanism click twice. This means the wheel is firmly stored against the underside of the vehicle. Push against the wheel to be sure it does not move and is stored securely. 1 NOTICE: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put wheel cover on your compact a spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.