Cadillac 2010 SRX, Owner'S Manual

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Vehicle Care 9-97
9. Raise the vehicle by turning the
wheel wrench clockwise until the
slots in the jack head fit into the
metal flange located behind the
triangle on the plastic moulding.
Notice: Using a jack to raise the
vehicle without positioning it
correctly could damage your
vehicle. When raising your
vehicle on a jack, be sure to
position it correctly under the
frame and avoid contact with the
plastic molding.
10. Put the compact spare tire
near you.
Remove all of the wheel nuts.
11. Remove the flat tire.
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WARNING
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
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WARNING (Continued)
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure
to use a scraper or wire brush
later, if needed, to get all the rust
or dirt off. See
If a Tire Goes Flat
on page 9 ‑ 74 .
12. Remove any rust or dirt from
the wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare wheel.