Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has P225/75R15, P265/
75R15, P235/75R15, or P235/50R18 size
tires, do not use tire chains. They can
damage your vehicle because there is not
enough clearance. Tire chains used on
a vehicle without the proper amount of
clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the tire
chains could cause you to lose control
of your vehicle and you or others may
be injured in a crash.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer recommends
it for use on your vehicle and tire size
combination and road conditions. Follow
that manufacturer’s instructions. To help
avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly,
readjust, or remove the device if it is
contacting your vehicle. Do not spin the
vehicle’s wheels.
If you do nd traction devices that will t,
install them on the rear tires.
Notice:If your vehicle has a tire size other
than P225/75R15, P265/75R15, P235/75R15 or
P235/50R18 use tire chains only where legal and
only when you must. Use chains that are the
proper size for your tires. Install them on the
tires of the rear axle. Do not use chains on the
tires of the front axle. Tighten them as tightly
as possible with the ends securely fastened.
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For regular and
extended cab vehicles,
the jack and wheel
blocks are located
under the cover at the
center of the vehicle
behind the front seats.
To access the tools:
1. Move the seats
forward to access
the cover.2. Turn the wing nut on the cover
counterclockwise to remove it.
For crew cab models, reach under the rear
seat to access the jack and wheel blocks.
To reinstall the jack and wheel block assembly
in the mounting bracket, insert the tabs into
the jack base by pushing the blocks up into
the assembly. The outer hole in the jack base
aligns with the tab on the bracket. When
reinstalling, make sure the jack is secure, but
do not overtighten the jack in the bracket.
3. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel
block retainer by turning the wing nut
counterclockwise.
4. Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire farthest away from the one being
changed. That would be the tire on the
other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
5. Locate the wing nut used to retain the storage
bag and tools which is under the front
passenger’s seat. Remove it by turning the
wing nut counterclockwise.
You will use the jack handle extensions and the
wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted
spare tire.
Regular/Extended Cab
Extended/Regular Cab
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