2009 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 241

Vehicle Service and Care The standard tire cannot be stored in the compact spare tire storage area. To store the standard flat tire: 1. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the center wheel cap before storing the flat tire. 2. Place the flat tire on the rear cargo area floor panel with the valve stem facing up. 6. Attach the other end of the straps to the cargo hooks. 5. Pass the straps through the center hole of the wheel. 4. Hook the end closest to the buckle, to the front cargo hooks. 9-69 7. Position the tire edge against the rear center end of the floor panel. Pull the end of the straps to make sure the tire is secure. Store the compact spare tire properly after use. 3. Use the tire tie-down straps located under the floor panel to secure the flat tire.