Notice: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 speci cation. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-106for the wheel nut
torque speci cation.
9. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until you have the at tire repaired or replaced.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
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.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need to store the at tire in the trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the at tire in the trunk.
When storing a full-size tire, use the extension and
protector guide located in the foam holder to help
prevent wheel surface damage.
5-86
Tires (cont.)
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-68
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-79
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-86
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-61
Tire Terminology and De nitions....................5-64
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-73
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-74
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-71
Top Strap......................................................1-40
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-35
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-37
Your Vehicle...............................................4-35
Traction
Active Message...........................................3-41
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-9
Control System Warning Light.......................3-33
Service Traction System Warning Message.......3-40
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-26
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-20
Trip Computer................................................3-51
Trip Odometer................................................3-30Trunk............................................................2-10
Trunk Ajar Warning Message............................3-45
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-88
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-73
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Customization Settings.................................3-91
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-30
Service Soon Message.................................3-48
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders............................................. 7-9
Vehicle Identi cation
Number (VIN).............................................5-98
Service Parts Identi cation Label...................5-98
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-38
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-24
Visors...........................................................2-13
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