Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
All Models (Except GTP
and Retractable Hardtop)
{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.
To store the at tire and jack in the compact spare
tire compartment, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113for
more information.
2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow
sleeve) from the jack and remove the
center cap from the wheel.3. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the oor,
making sure it contacts the bolt as shown,
and thread the jack retainer nut until it
contacts the jack.
4. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment oor with the rear of the tire
beneath the trim panel. The tire may not lay
completely at.
5. Line up a wheel nut hole with the bolt or
wheel center.
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6. With the yellow cap in place to prevent the
wheel from being scratched, screw the bolt
extension onto the bolt through the wheel
nut hole.
7. Remove the yellow cap from the bolt
extension.
8. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger
wing nut.
A. Cover
B. Wing Nut
C. Bolt Extension
D. Spare TireE. Nut
F. Jack
G. Bolt
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 403. See the storage instructions label to
replace your compact spare properly into your
trunk.
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