Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly
tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence
and to the proper torque speci cation. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 369for
the wheel nut torque speci cation.
12. Tighten the wheel
nuts rmly in a
crisscross sequence
as shown.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.
The compact spare tire storage area is designed
only for the compact spare tire, the standard
tire cannot be stored there.
To store the at tire, do the following:
1. Remove the center wheel cap before storing
the at tire, if your vehicle has aluminum
wheels.
2. Place the at tire on the rear cargo area oor
panel with the outer side of the wheel
facing up.
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect
all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace as needed.
Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper
operation, a pressure test of the cooling system
and pressure cap is recommended at least
once a year.
Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or
binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed. Replace any
components that have high effort or excessive
wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines
and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, cha ng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for
wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect
drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect
other brake parts, including drums, wheel
cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check
parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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