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In case of an emergency
Changing tires Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tire
changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the
possibility of personal injury.
Tire replacement 1. Park on a level surface and apply theparking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or P (Park) with
automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.
WARNING
- Changing tires
Never attempt vehicle repairs in the traffic lanes of a public road
or highway.
Always move the vehicle com- pletely off the road and onto the
shoulder before trying to change
a tire. The jack should be used on
level firm ground. If you cannot
find a firm, level place off the
road, call a towing service com-
pany for assistance.
Be sure to use the correct front and rear jacking positions on the
vehicle; never use the bumpers or
any other part of the vehicle for
jack support.
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The vehicle can easily roll off thejack causing serious injury or
death. No person should place
any portion of their body under a
vehicle that is supported only by
a jack ; use vehicle support
stands.
Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is on the jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the jack.
Make sure any children present are in a secure place away from
the road and from the vehicle to
be raised with the jack.
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7. Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter-clockwise one turn each, but do not
remove any nut until the tire has been
raised off the ground. 8. Place the jack at the front or rear jack-
ing position closest to the tire you are
changing. Place the jack at the desig-
nated locations under the frame. The
jacking positions are plates welded to
the frame with two tabs and a raised
dot to index with the jack. 9. Insert the jack handle into the jack and
turn it clockwise, raising the vehicle
until the tire just clears the ground.
This measurement is approximately
30 mm (1.2 in). Before removing the
wheel lug nuts, make sure the vehicle
is stable and that there is no chance
for movement or slippage.
10. Remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise, then remove
the wheel.
11. Mount the spare tire into position and install the wheel lug nuts with the
beveled edge inward.
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WARNING
- Jack location
To reduce the possibility of injury,
be sure to use only the jack provid-
ed with the vehicle and in the cor-
rect jack position; never use any
other part of the vehicle for jack
support.
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