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3. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the
back of the jack access door. Assemble the
wing nut and the J-hook.
4. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the
D-ring through the center hole of the tire.
5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the
seatback.
6. Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire
is secure and does not move.
7. Put back all tools as they were stored in the
jack storage compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment
cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in
place and push down the tabs on the cover
so that it rests in the groove. This secures the
cover in place.Storing the 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.
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{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs
to be stored with the valve stem pointing
down. If the spare tire is stored with
the valve stem pointing upwards, its
secondary latch will not work properly and
the spare tire could loosen and suddenly
fall from your vehicle. If this happened
when your vehicle was being driven, the
tire might contact a person or another
vehicle, causing injury and, of course,
damage to itself as well. Be sure the
underbody-mounted spare tire is stored
with its valve stem pointing down.
1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at
the rear of the vehicle. Position the compact
spare tire so that the valve stem is pointed
down facing the rear of the vehicle.
2. Lower the cable to the ground. SeeRemoving
the Spare Tire and Tools on page 429.3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through
the center hole of the spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across
the underside of the wheel.
4. Attach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft.
5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift
the spare tire.
6. When the tire reaches the stabilizer bar, move
the tire over the bar, then continue to turn the
folding wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire.
7. When the tire is almost in the stored position,
turn the tire so that the valve stem is towards
the rear of the vehicle.
This will help when you check and maintain
tire pressure in the spare.
8. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench
until you feel more than two clicks. This
indicates that the compact spare tire is secure
and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist
cannot be overtightened.
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9. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,
pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the
tire moves, use the folding wrench to tighten
the cable.
10. Put back all tools as they were stored in
the jack storage compartment and put the
compartment cover back on.
To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on
the side of the cover into the cover opening.
Push the cover in place and push down
the tabs on the cover so that it rests in the
groove. This secures the cover in place.When you replace the compact spare with a
full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the
center cap, whichever your vehicle has. Tighten
them hand tight over the wheel nuts, using the
folding wrench.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully in ated
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a
time. Check the in ation pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your spare tire is correctly in ated. The compact
spare is made to perform well at speeds up to
65 mph (105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles
(5 000 km), so you can nish your trip and have
your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you
want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with
a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will
last longer and be in good shape in case you need
it again.
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Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact spare
can get caught on the rails. That can damage
the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of
your vehicle.
Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or wheel
with other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep
your spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use tire
chains on your compact spare.Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if
it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust
and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt
can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic
surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended
to remove particles from your upholstery. It is
important to keep your upholstery from becoming
and remaining heavily soiled. Soils should be
removed as quickly as possible. Your vehicle’s
interior may experience extremes of heat that
could cause stains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and
garments that transfer color to your home
furnishings may also transfer color to your
vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use
cleaners speci cally designed for the surfaces
being cleaned. Permanent damage may result
from using cleaners on surfaces for which they
were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass.
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