WARNING!(Continued)
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger theoccupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and spare tire in the places
provided.
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowed underthe load floor in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed under therear load floor in the trunk.
• To remove the spare tire, lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice orslippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull
far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a manual transmission into REVERSE.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheeldiagonally opposite of the jacking position.
For example, if changing the right front tire,
block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
