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20. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure,
refer to Steps 1 through 8 under “Using the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant
to Inate an Underinated Tire (Not Punctured)”
later in this section.
If the tire pressure has fallen more then 10 psi
(68 kPa), below the recommended ination pressure,
stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severely
damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit
cannot seal the tire. SeeRoadside Assistance
Program on page 7-7for more information.
If the tire pressure has not dropped more than
10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended ination
pressure, you can inate the tire back up to
the recommended ination pressure.
21. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire and
vehicle.
22. Dispose of the sealant canister (D) and sealant/air
hose (F) assembly at a local dealer/retailer or in
accordance with your local state codes and
practices.
23. After temporarily sealing a tire with the tire
sealant and compressor kit, take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer/retailer to have the tire
inspected and repaired or replaced.Using the Air Compressor without
Sealant to Inate an Underinated Tire
(Not Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inate a tire with air only
and not sealant:
Your tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessory
adapter located in a compartment on the bottom of
its housing that may be used to inate air mattresses,
balls, etc.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s
hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard Warning Flashers
on page 3-6for more information.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you should put blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire, on the
other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement of
wheel blocks.
The following information tells you how to use the jack
and change a tire.
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Removing the Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, in
front of the rear bumper. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 5-100for more information about the compact
spare.
A. Rear Convenience
Center
B. Lug wrench
C. Storage
Compartment
Cap HoleD. Hoist Shaft
E. Compact Spare Tire
F. Retainer
G. Hoist Shaft
Assembly1. Open the storage compartment door of the
convenience center that is nearest the liftgate.
2. Move the carpet cutout that is located through the
hole of the storage compartment.
3. Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft.
4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning
the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out
from under the vehicle.
5. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel
opening to remove the spare tire from the cable.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-84for more information.
2. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, loosen the plastic
nut caps with the lug wrench. They will not come
off. Then, using the at end of the lug wrench,
pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off.
Be careful; the edges may be sharp. Do not
try to remove the cover with your bare hands.
Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of the
vehicle until you have the at tire repaired or
replaced.
If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the
wheel nut caps using the lug wrench.3. Loosen the wheel nuts — but do not remove
them — using the lug wrench. For wheels with
a wheel lock key, use the wheel lock key between
the lock nut and lug wrench.
Notice:If your vehicle has wheel locks and an
impact wrench is used to remove the wheel nuts,
the lock nut or wheel lock key could be damaged.
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
wheel nuts if your vehicle has wheel locks.
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7. Place the jack under the vehicle as identied in
Step 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the lug wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so that there is enough room for the
spare tire to t under the wheel well.
8. Remove all the wheel nuts and the at tire.9. Remove the spare tire heat shield by pulling the
rubber latch. Store the spare tire heat shield. See
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-96
for more information.
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{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get
all the rust or dirt off. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 5-84.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash.10. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
11. Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface.
12. Put the nuts on by hand by turning the clockwise
until the wheel is held against the mounting surface.
Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel.
13. Lower the vehicle by attaching the lug wrench to
the jack and turning the wrench counterclockwise.
Lower the jack completely.
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{CAUTION:
Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts
can cause the wheel to come loose and even
come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new original
equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as
soon as you can and have the nuts tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper torque
specication. SeeCapacities and Specifications
on page 5-120for wheel nut torque
specication.
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 specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-120for the wheel
nut torque specication.14. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your vehicle’s
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover
on the compact spare, the cover or the spare
could be damaged.
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2. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.
3. Attach the lug wrench to the jack and raise the jack
at least 10 turns.
4. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear
bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack
under the center of the spare tire.
5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to raise the jack until
it lifts the secondary latch spring.6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops
moving upward and is held rmly in place. This lets
you know that the secondary latch has released and
the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
7. Lower the jack by turning the lug wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until
the spare tire slides off the jack. All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle shown
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