10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the
left.
11. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N´m). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service
station.
12. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.13. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire
cover assembly in the rear cargo area.Do not stow the
deflated tire in the spare tire location.Have the full
sized tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
14. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the
vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to form
a ªT' and fit the winch ªTº handle over the drive nut.
Rotate the nut to the right until the winch mechanism
clicks at least three times.
15. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools.
16. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as
possible. Correct pressure as required.Wheel Nuts
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally to elimi-
nate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the
bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated. This is
especially important during the first few hundred miles
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421
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Replacement......................... 366
Rotation............................. 369
Safety...........................351,359
Sizes............................... 352
Snow Tires........................... 369
Spare Tire........................... 413
Spinning............................ 365
Tread Wear Indicators................... 365
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 421
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 400
Towing............................... 394
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 117
Disabled Vehicle....................... 427
Guide.............................. 399
Recreational.......................407,428
Weight.............................. 399
Towing Assistance....................... 117
Traction Control......................... 342
Traction Control Switch................... 342Trailer Towing.......................... 394
Cooling System Tips.................... 407
Hitches............................. 398
Minimum Requirements................. 401
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 400
Wiring.............................. 404
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 399
Trailer Weight.......................... 399
Transaxle............................. 330
Automatic........................... 330
Operation........................... 330
Overdrive.........................334,335
Selection of Lubricant................463,488
Transmission........................... 462
Automatic........................... 462
Fluid............................463,488
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt)... 183
INDEX 525
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