Buick LaCrosse: Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 
and Tools - Tire Changing - Wheels and Tires - Vehicle Care - Buick LaCrosse Owners ManualBuick LaCrosse: 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.

Store the spare or flat tire in one of the ways shown below. Storage instructions will vary depending on the bolt that came with the vehicle and how it attaches to the vehicle.

This vehicle will have a slide in fastener or a screw in fastener.

    Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat for more information. 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nut caps. If needed, finish loosening th ...

    Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools With a Screw in Fastener
    1. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to remove the fastener. 2. Replace the fastener with the one provided in the foam. 3. Turn the wrench clockwise to tighten the fastener. 4. Replace the ...

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    NEUTRAL
    Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if ...

    Owner Maintenance Precautions
    Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction, several procedures can be done only ...

    Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
    A. Taillamp/Sidemarker Lamp B. Taillamp C. Stop/Turn Signal Lamp D. Back-up Lamp To replace any one of these bulbs: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk Release . 2. Remove the taillamp assembly ...