the center of the wheel. Tilt the
tire/wheel retainer (B) down
through the center wheel opening.
3. Make sure the tire/wheel
retainer (B) is fully seated across
the underside of the wheel.
4. Assembly the two jack handle
extensions (F) and wheel
wrench (G).5. Insert the hoist end of the
extension tool (I) through
the hoist shaft access ramp (H).
6. Raise the tire part upward.
Make sure the tire/wheel
retainer (B) is seated in the
wheel opening.7. Raise the tire fully against the
underside of the vehicle by
turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until you hear
two clicks or feel it skip twice.
You cannot overtighten the cable.
8. Push, pull (A) and then try to
turn (B) the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wheel wrench
to tighten the cable.
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To store the jack tool bag and jack:
1. Return the tools to the jack
tool bag.
2. Secure the tool bag to the jack
by securely wrapping the straps
around the jack. Then, slide
the straps through the rings on
the bag and secure.
3. Reinstall the wing nut retainer to
fasten the jack and tool bag
under the rear seat.
Make sure that the wing nut
passes through the tool bag and
the jack before tightening it.
4. Turn the wing nut retainer
clockwise to secure.Spare Tire
The vehicle, when new, had a
fully-in ated spare tire. A spare tire
may lose air over time, so check
its in ation pressure regularly.
SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-51andLoading the Vehicle
on page 4-35for information
regarding proper tire in ation and
loading your vehicle. For instruction
on how to remove, install or store
a spare tire, seeRemoving the Flat
Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
on page 5-72andStoring a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools (H3) on
page 5-78orStoring a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools (H3T) on page 5-80.
After installing the spare tire on
your vehicle, you should stop
as soon as possible and make sure
the spare is correctly in ated.The spare tire does not have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System sensor.
You may get a low pressure warning
light. SeeTire Pressure Monitor
Operation on page 5-54. Have the
damaged or at road tire repaired or
replaced as soon as you can.
Do not mix tires and wheels of
different sizes, because they will not
t. Keep your spare tire and its
wheel together.
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