2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 381

8. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After the compact spare tire is put on the vehicle, store the flat tire in the trunk. Use the following procedure to secure it in the trunk. When storing a full-size tire, use the extension and protector/guide, located in the foam holder to help avoid wheel surface damage. 9. Reinstall the wheel trim. If the vehicle has plastic caps, tighten them by hand. With the wheel wrench, tighten the plastic caps an additional quarter turn clockwise. Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 10. Do not try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire. It will not fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the flat tire is repaired or replaced. 5-91