I think that is to put the stick (or what ever it's called) to tow the car.
haha, of course i was just busting my buddies balls over having the inflation system in his gt 500 cobra about 2 weeks ago, so it serves me right to get the same. although its definately better than the donut that comes on my wife's car, her GMC acadia has a spare that i wouldnt put on my motorcycle its so small.Donut might be a better term.