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Removetheplugfromtheendof
the f iller tube, slip the tube onto
the tire valve, then squeeze all the
sealant into the tire.
Shake the sealant bottle, then
screw the sealant f iller tube onto
the bottle (this will break the
aluminum seal).
Insert the notched end of the valve
core tool into the valve, turn
counterclockwise, and remove the
valve core.
Be caref ul handling the bottle as
spilled sealant can permanently
damage clothing.
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TIRE VALVE
VALVE CORE TOOL VALVE CORE
removed SEALANT FILLER TUBE
SEALANT BOTTLE TIRE VALVE
FILLER TUBE
SEALANT BOTTLE
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Replace the valve core inside the
tire valve. (A spare core is
provided in the plastic bag in case
the original core becomes lost or
damaged.)
Insert the notched end of the valve
core tool into the valve, then turn
clockwise to reseat the core. Be
careful not to overtighten the core.Screw the air pump hose onto the
tire valve.
Route the power cord into the
vehicle, through an open window
f or example. Lif t the lid to access
the accessory power socket, and
insert the power plug into the
socket.
Turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY (I).
Remove the labels from the plastic
bag. Attach the wheel label onto
the center of the wheel (it has
important inf ormation f or the
technician making a permanent
repair). Attach the instrument
panel label onto the instrument
panel.
9.
10. 11. 12.
13.
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VALVE CORE TOOL
TIRE VALVE WHEEL LABEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL LABEL
VALVE CORE to be reinstalled ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
POWER CORD
AIR PUMP HOSE
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Turn the air pump switch on, and
fillthetireto32psi.(Turnthe
switch of f f or an accurate reading.)
Do not run the pump f or more
than 15 minutes or the pump will
overheat.
If thetiredoesnotinflateto32psi,
stop the procedures, and call or
wait for help.If thetireproperlyinflatesto32
psi, replace the valve cap and store
all repair kit items. Keep the air
pump handy, as you will need to
use it again.
Immediately drive f or 10 minutes,
being sure not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h). This is necessary to
distribute the sealant inside the
tire and give it a chance to work.
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AIR PUMP SWITCH
PRESSURE GAUGE
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Saf ely stop to check if the sealant
is working. Remove the tire valve
cap, screw the air pump hose onto
the tire valve, and check the air
gauge. (You do not need to attach
the power cord or turn the air
pump switch on.) If the air pressure is less than 19 psi,
do not continue procedures. The
repair did not work. Call or wait f or
help.
If the pressure is 32 psi, continue
driving at no more than 50 mph
(80 km/h) to the nearest service
station for assistance.
If the pressure is between 19 and 32
psi, add air to 32 psi as described in
Steps 12 14, then drive to nearest
service station.
Be sure to have the damaged tire
permanently repaired or replaced as
soon as possible.
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PRESSURE GAUGE
AIR PUMP
AIR PUMP
HOSE
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Check the inf lation pressure of the
compact spare tire every time you
check the other tires. It should be
inf lated to:
Follow these precautions:Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
This tire gives a harsher ride and
less traction on some road sur-
f aces. Use greater caution while
driving. Do not mount snow chains on the
compact spare tire.
Do not use the compact spare tire
if you are towing a trailer.
Replace the tire when you can see
the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
and design tire, mounted on the
same wheel. The spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed f or mounting a regular tire.
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Do not use your compact spare
tire on another vehicle unless it is
thesamemakeandmodel.
Turn off the TCS (see page ).
Driving with the compact spare
tire installed may activate the TCS.180
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INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 of a
turn with the wheel wrench. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well. Take the tool tray out of the trunk,
and take the tools out of the tool
tray.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Keep your passengers
out of the vehicle while changing a
tire.
Open the trunk and raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
5. 4.
3. 2. 1.
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TOOL TRAY
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt of f the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Remove the wheel nuts and f lat
tire. Place the f lat tire on the
ground with the outside surf ace of
the wheel f acing up. Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch. 10.
8.
9.
7.
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EXTENSION
BRAKE HUB
WHEEL WRENCH
JACKING POINT
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Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack. Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
11.
12. 13.15.
16.
17.
18. 14.
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONE
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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