Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-14590488) - 2021 -
CRC - 7/15/20
326
VEHICLE CARE
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper sequence
and to the proper torque
specification. See
for the wheel
nut torque specification.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence, as shown.
15. Lower the jack all the way and
remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with
the wheel wrench.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
{
Warning
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.
To store the flat or spare tire and
tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See
2. Replace the tools as they were
stored in the rear storage
compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear
storage compartment.
4. Place the loop end of the strap
through the cargo tie-down. Place
the hook end of the strap through
the loop and pull it until the strap
is fastened securely to the
tie-down.