{CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose
control while driving. If you mix tires of
different sizes, brands, or types (radial
and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and you could have a
crash. Using tires of different sizes,
brands or types may also cause damage
to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size, brand, and type tires on all wheels.
Your vehicle may have a different size
spare than the road tires (those originally
installed on your vehicle). When new, your
vehicle included a spare tire and wheel
assembly with a similar overall diameter
as your vehicle’s road tires and wheels,
so it is all right to drive on it. Because
this spare was developed for use on your
vehicle, it will not affect vehicle handling.
{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,
the wheel rim anges could develop
cracks after many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the
wheels on your vehicle.
If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those
that do not have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load range, speed
rating, and construction type (radial and
bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring
system may give an inaccurate low-pressure
warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed
on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires
may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or
lower than the proper warning level you would
get with TPC Spec rated tires. SeeTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 561.
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A. Wing Nut
Retaining
Tool Kit
B. Tool KitC. Wheel Blocks
D. Jack
E. Wing Nut
Retaining Jack
1. Put the tools in the tool bag and place them in
the retaining bracket.
If your vehicle has a cover replace the cover.
2. Tighten down the wing nut.3. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together
with the wing nut and retaining hook.
If you have the Regular Cab, the wheel blocks
must be placed straight up and down on the
top of the jack.
4. Position the jack in the mounting bracket.
Position the holes in the base of the jack
onto the pin in the mounting bracket.
5. Return them to their original location in the
vehicle. For more information, refer to
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on
page 578for more information.Spare Tire
Your vehicle may or may not have a spare tire
depending on the model. A spare tire may lose air
over time, so check its in ation pressure
regularly. SeeIn ation - Tire Pressure on
page 559andLoading Your Vehicle on page 425
for information regarding proper tire in ation
and loading your vehicle. For instruction on how to
remove, install or store a spare tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare
Tire on page 582andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools on page 592.
Extended Cab
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