4. Before raising the vehicle loosen, but do not remove,
the lug nuts of the flat tire using the lug wrench. Turn the
wheel nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is
still on the ground.5. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack
saddle with the lift area of the sill flange, use the lift area
closest to the flat tire.
6. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire
and install the spare tire.
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7. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and
tire. Remove the cover by hand, do not pry off.
8. Mount the spare tire. For vehicles equipped with
wheel covers, see the wheel cover installation instruc-
tions. Do not attempt to install a wheel cover on a
compact spare.
9. Tighten all the lug nuts on the mounting studs.
10. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
11. Fully tighten the lug nuts. Torque the wheel lug nuts
to 100 ft/lb. (135 N. m).
12. Store the flat tire, jack and tools.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is for temporary emergency use
with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity.
•Keep tire inflated to 60 PSI (414 KPa) Cold Inflation
Pressure.
•Avoid driving more than 50 miles (80 km) before
replacing tire and wheel.
•This tire is designed as an emergency spare only-do
not exceed 50 MPH (80 km/h) speed.
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Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 272
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 238
Snow Tires............................ 239
Spare Tire.......................229,230,265
Spark Plugs........................... 290
Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 111
Speedometer.......................... 135
Starting.............................. 196
Engine Fails to Start................... 197
Starting and Operating................... 196
Steering
Linkage............................ 296
Power...........................217,295
Tilt Column......................... 106
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 106
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 178
Storage...........................127,317
Storage, Vehicle.....................190,317
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 317
Sun Roof............................. 120
Sunglasses Storage...................... 114
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 38System, Navigation..................... 177
Tachometer........................... 135
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 106
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 184
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......135,263
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 25
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 25
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 127
Tilt Steering Column.................... 106
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 222
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 221
Tire Markings......................... 218
Tire Safety Information................... 218
Tires ...........................60,226,349
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 232
Air Pressure......................... 226
Alignment.......................... 233
Chains............................. 238
Changing........................263,266
Compact Spare....................... 229
Flat Changing........................ 263
General Information................... 226
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