lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
wheel nut tightness is 130 N·m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station.
11. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
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.
12. Secure the flat or spare tire as follows:
•If your vehicle is equipped with cast aluminum
wheels, the center cap of the wheel must be re-
moved prior to flat tire stowage. Store the center cap
inside the glove box or other storage compartment.
•Turn the wheel so that the valve-stem is down. Slide
the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel
and position it properly across the wheel opening.
•For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation,
stow with the valve-stem toward the rear of the
vehicle.
•Using the jack-handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the wheel is drawn into place against the
underside of the vehicle.
•Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mecha-
nism click three times. It cannot be overtightened.
Push against the tire several times to be sure it is
securely in place.
13. Stow the jack and jack handle.
14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 353
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Compact Spare........................ 301
General Information.................... 297
High Speed.......................... 299
Inflation Pressures..................... 298
Jacking............................. 346
Life of Tires.......................... 304
Load Capacity.....................293,294
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 308
Quality Grading....................... 443
Radial.............................. 300
Replacement......................... 304
Rotation............................. 307
Safety...........................288,297
Sizes............................... 290
Snow Tires........................... 307
Spare Tire........................... 348
Spinning............................ 302
Tread Wear Indicators................... 303
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 335Towing............................... 329
Disabled Vehicle....................... 357
Guide.............................. 334
Recreational.......................342,358
Weight.............................. 334
Traction Control...................141,183,285
Traction Control Switch.................141,285
Trailer Towing.......................... 329
Cooling System Tips.................... 341
Hitches............................. 333
Minimum Requirements................. 336
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 335
Wiring.............................. 339
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 334
Trailer Weight.......................... 334
Transaxle............................. 270
Automatic.........................12,270
Autostick.........................151,274
Operation........................... 270
INDEX 461
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