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6IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIREF070100AENJack and tools
The jack, jack handle, wheel lug nut
wrench are stored in the luggage
compartment. Pull up the luggage
box cover to reach this equipment.
(1) Jack handle
(2) Jack
(3) Wheel lug nut wrench
F070101AHMJacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
To prevent the jack from “rattling”
while the vehicle is in motion, store it
properly.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
the possibility of personal injury.
Removing and storing the jack1. Open the cover.
2. Remove the tie-down band and
then pull up the clip.
3. Take out the jack.
4. After finishing using the jack, put it back in the reverse order.
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Operating the jackTo raise the jack:
1. Check whether the jack valve isclosed. If not, insert the jack han-
dle into the valve and turn it clock-
wise until it is closed.
2. Insert the jack handle into the pump bracket.
3. Pump the jack handle up and down until the ram is raised to the
desired level. To lower the jack:
1. Insert the jack handle into the
valve and turn it counterclockwise
until it is opened. Do not turn it
more than twice.
2. Push the ram in by pushing the top of the ram.
3. When the ram is completely low- ered, insert the jack handle into
the valve and turn it clockwise and
close it.
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CAUTION
This jack is hydraulic, and theram is a two stage type. Whenboth rams are raised and thestop mark of the upper rambecomes visible, stop jackingimmediately.
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F070200AHMRemoving and storing the spare
tire
Your spare tire is stored underneath
your vehicle, directly below the cargo
area.
To remove the spare tire:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Find the plastic hex bolt cover and
remove the cover.
WARNING
- Changing tires
Never attempt vehicle repairs in the traffic lanes of a public
road or highway.
Always move the vehicle com- pletely off the road and onto
the shoulder before trying to
change a tire. The jack should
be used on a firm level
ground. If you cannot find a
firm, level place off the road,
call a towing service company
for assistance.
Be sure to use the correct front and rear jacking posi-
tions on the vehicle; never
use the bumpers or any other
part of the vehicle for jack
support.
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack;
use vehicle support stands.
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Do not start or run the enginewhile the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Make sure any children pres- ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts coun-terclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any nut until the tire
has been raised off the ground. 7. Place the jack at the front or rear
jacking position closest to the tire
you are changing. Place the jack
at the designated locations under
the frame. 8. Insert the jack handle into the jack
valve and turn it clockwise. Then
insert the jack handle into the
pump bracket and raise the vehi-
cle until the tire just clears the
ground. This measurement is
approximately 30 mm (1 in.).
Before removing the wheel lug
nuts, make sure the vehicle is sta-
ble and that there is no chance for
movement or slippage.
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WARNING
- Jack location
To reduce the possibility of
injury, be sure to use only the
jack provided with the vehicle
and in the correct jack position;
never use any other part of the
vehicle for jack support.
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