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Storing a Flat or 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.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a
at tire under your vehicle for an extended
period of time or with the valve stem pointing
up may damage the wheel. Always stow
the wheel with the valve stem pointing down
and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon
as possible.Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the
spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics
and instructions to help you:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft Access
Cover/HoleD. Jack Handle
Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist Cable
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G. Tire Retainer
H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
I. Hoist Shaft
Access HoleJ. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down
and to the rear.
2. Tilt the tire
retainer (G)
downward and
through the wheel
opening. Make
sure the retainer is
fully seated
across the underside
of the wheel.3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D)
and wheel wrench (E) as shown.
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4. Insert the open end
of the extension (J)
through the hole
in the rear
bumper (I) (hoist
shaft access hole).
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it
skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,
pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the
tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten
the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover.
10. Reinstall the hitch cover.
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Seats (cont.)
Heated Seats - Rear.................................. 17
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals...................... 12
Power Lumbar........................................... 10
Power Reclining Seatbacks........................ 14
Power Seats................................................ 9
Third Row Seat......................................... 32
Secondary Latch System............................. 518
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position......................... 85
Rear Seat Position..................................... 83
Right Front Seat Position........................... 86
Security Light.............................................. 241
Service........................................................ 420
Accessories and Modi cations.................. 421
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 423
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 421
Doing Your Own Work............................. 422
Engine Soon Light................................... 237
Publications Ordering Information............. 589
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 106
Setting the Time.................................274, 275
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 533
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 153
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 154
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 50Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 194
Spare Tire................................................... 526
Installing.................................................. 512
Removing................................................ 507
Storing..................................................... 522
Speci cations, Capacities............................ 546
Speedometer............................................... 227
Split Bench Seat (60/40)............................... 18
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 349
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 235
Starting Your Engine................................... 141
Steering...................................................... 353
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 335
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 193
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..................... 182
Center Console Storage Area................... 179
Convenience Net..................................... 180
Cupholder(s)............................................ 178
Glove Box................................................ 178
Instrument Panel Storage Area................. 178
Luggage Carrier....................................... 179
Rear Storage Area................................... 180
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 390
Sun Visors.................................................. 134
Sunroof....................................................... 185
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T
Tachometer................................................. 227
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps.................................................. 476
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 335
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 134
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 135
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 136
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 137
Third Row Seat............................................. 32
Throttle, Adjustable...................................... 143
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 193
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 236
Tires........................................................... 480
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..................... 532
Buying New Tires..................................... 498
Chains..................................................... 504
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 506
Cleaning.................................................. 533
Different Size........................................... 500
High-Speed Operation.............................. 490
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 505
In ation - Tire Pressure............................ 488Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation............................ 496
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 512
Pressure Monitor System......................... 490
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 512
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 507
Secondary Latch System......................... 518
Spare Tire................................................ 526
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 522
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 482
Tire Terminology and De nitions............... 485
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 501
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 502
Wheel Replacement................................. 503
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 497
Tow/Haul Mode........................................... 150
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................... 242
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 398
Towing a Trailer....................................... 400
Your Vehicle............................................. 398
Traction
Locking Differential................................... 349
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 349
Trailer
Recommendations.................................... 415
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