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A shutoff switch is located in the trunk on the right
hand vertical trim panel. If this switch is in the
OFF position, the automatic leveling system will not
operate. The switch should be OFF whenever
hoisting, towing or jacking up the vehicle. ªCHECK
AIR SUSPENSIONº will appear in the message
center when the ignition switch is in the ON
position, and either the shutoff switch is in the OFF
position, or a system fault has been detected.
Normal vehicle operation does not require any
action by the driver.
The air suspension switch Ð located in the
trunk on the right-hand vertical trim panel
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When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:q
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the
maximum vehicle load rating listed on the tire
decal.
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tow a trailer.
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use tire chains on this tire.
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove
it from its wheel.
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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drive through an automatic car wash with this
tire. Because the temporary spare tire is smaller
than a conventional tire, it reduces the ground
clearance. Your vehicle may get caught in the
rails and it could be damaged.
The Conventional Spare TireIf you have the conventional spare tire, you can use
it as a spare or as a regular tire. This spare tire is
identical to the other tires that come with your
vehicle, although the wheel may not match.Spare Tire LocationThe spare tire is stored under the carpet on the
floor of the trunk.
You will find additional instructions for the spare
tire on the warning label located on the wheel and
the jacking instructions located on the spare tire
cover.
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194The spare tire location
To remove the spare tire:
1. Remove the spare tire cover.
2. Unscrew the wing-nut holding down the spare
tire.
3. Lift out the spare tire and jack kit.Preparing to Change the Tire1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move or
roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
Turn off the air suspension switch prior to
jacking.
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The improper lift point
NOTE:Never use the differential housing as a lift
point.
NOTE:Apply jack to the jack notch in the vertical
flange only. Do not apply to the plastic rocker panel
which has indicating notches and is outboard of the
flange.
Jacking locations
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