Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tires on page 397
andWheel Replacement on page 402for more
information.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire.
If it moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten
the cable. For information on storing or removing
the spare tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 406.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve
more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
The rst rotation is the most important.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 450.When rotating your tires, always use the correct
rotation pattern shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear in ation pressures as shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 296, for an example of
the label and its location on your vehicle.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors will need to be reset after a tire rotation.
See “TPMS Sensor Identi cation Codes” under
Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 391.
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{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked
up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off
the jack you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is
supported only by a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to t the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground so there is enough room for
the spare tire to t.
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Follow this diagram to store the
underbody-mounted at or spare tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Up)
1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel cap, if the vehicle has one,
from the at tire by tapping the backside of
the wheel cap with the wheel wrench (A).
Store in a safe location until the at tire
is repaired. Once the tire is repaired, replace
the wheel cap.3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and
to the rear. Then pull the retainer (D) through
the wheel opening.
4. Put the socket end of the extension (C)
through the hole just above the rear bumper at
a 45 degree downward angle. Connect the
socket end of the extension to the hoist
shaft (B).
5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel
wrench (A) clockwise until you hear two clicks
or feel it skip twice. This indicates that the
tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare
tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
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