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If the vehicle has an accessorypower outlet, do not use thecigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has acigarette lighter, use thecigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plugcord in the door or window.
8. Start the vehicle. The vehiclemust be running while usingthe air compressor.
9. Switch the on/off switch (1) tothe I position.
The compressor will inflate thetire with air only.
10. Inflate the tire to therecommended inflationpressure using the pressuregauge (2). The recommendedinflation pressure can be foundon the Tire and LoadingInformation label. SeeTirePressure0309.
The pressure gauge (2) mayread higher than the actual tirepressure while the compressoris on. Turn the compressor offto get an accurate reading. The
compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure isreached.
11 . S w i t c h t h e o n / o f f s w i t c h ( 1 ) t othe O position.
Be careful while handling thetire sealant and compressor kitas it could be warm afterusage.
12. Unplug the power plug (6) andthe air only hose (4).
13. Replace the tire valvestem cap.
14. Place the equipment in theoriginal storage location in thevehicle.
Removal and Installation of theSealant Canister
After repairing a tire, replace the tiresealant canister.
To r e m o v e t h e s e a l a n t c a n i s t e r :
1. Unlock the air only hose (4)from the tire sealantcanister (3) by pulling up on thelever.
2. Pull the air only hose (4) fromthe tire sealant canister (3).
3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (5)from the air compressor.
4. Turn the sealant canister (3)counterclockwise so thesealant/air hose (5) is alignedwith the slot in the compressor.
5. Lift the tire sealant canister (3)from the compressor andreplace with a new tire sealantcanister. See your dealer formore information.
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6. Dispose of the tire sealantcanister at your dealer or inaccordance with local or Statecodes and practices.
To i n s t a l l a n e w s e a l a n t c a n i s t e r :
1. Align the sealant/air hose (5)with the slot in the compressor.
2. Push the tire sealantcanister (3) down and turn itclockwise.
3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (5)around the air compressorchannel to stow it in its originallocation.
4. Push the air only hose (4) ontothe tire sealant canister (3) inletand push the lever down.
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit
To a c c e s s t h e t i r e s e a l a n t a n dcompressor kit:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the cover with the handle/strap and attach the hook tothe trunk lid.
The tire sealant and air compressorkit is located in a foam container inthe trunk, under the floor carpet.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
To a c c e s s t h e s p a r e t i r e a n d t o o l s :
1. Jack
2. Wheel Wrench
1. Open the trunk.
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2. Lift the cover with the handle/strap and attach the hook tothe trunk lid.
3. Turn the retainer nutcounterclockwise to remove it.
4. Place the spare tire next to thetire being changed.
5. The vehicle may have asecond retainer nut and panel.
To a c c e s s t h e t o o l s , r e m o v ethe second retainer nut andpanel.
6. Remove the tools and placethem near the tire beingchanged.
Remove the tool container fromthe vehicle, if necessary.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. SeeIf a Tire GoesFlat0322.
2. Turn the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise to loosen allthe wheel nuts.
Do not remove the wheel nuts.
3. Place the jack near the flat tire.
4. Place the spare tire near you.
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{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack is dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack,
you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
ajack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help
avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could
be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.
5. Unfold the wheel wrench so itforms a right angle.
6. Slide the wheel wrench ontothe drive nut of the jack.
Caution
Make sure that the jack lift head
is in the correct position or you
may damage your vehicle. The
repairs would not be covered by
your warranty.
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7. Position the jack lift head at thejack location nearest the flattire. The locations are identifiedby cutouts in the underside ofthe door sill. The jack must notbe used in any other position.
8. Raise the vehicle by turning thejack handle clockwise. Raisethe vehicle far enough off theground so there is enoughroom for the road tire to clearthe ground.
9. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
10. Remove the flat tire.
{Warning
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
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
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Warning (Continued)
towel can be used; however, use
ascraperorwirebrushlaterto
remove all rust or dirt.
11 . R e m o v e a n y r u s t o r d i r t f r o mthe wheel bolts, mountingsurfaces, and spare wheel.
12. Place the spare tire on thewheel-mounting surface.
{Warning
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.
13. Reinstall the wheel nuts.Tighten each nut by hand untilthe wheel is held againstthe hub.
14. Lower the vehicle by turningthe jack handlecounterclockwise.
{Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications0362for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
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 specification. See
Capacities and Specifications
0362for the wheel nut torque
specification.
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15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly inacrisscrosssequence,asshown.
16. Lower the jack all the way andremove the jack from under thevehicle.
17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmlywith the wheel wrench.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
Replace the jack, tools, containerand flat tire in the trunk by reversingthe steps used to remove them.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-sizespare tire, it was fully inflated whennew, however, it can lose air overtime. Check the inflation pressureregularly. SeeTire Pressure0309andVehicle Load Limits0226forinformation regarding proper tireinflation and loading the vehicle. Forinstructions on how to remove,install, or store a spare tire, seeTireChanging0329.
After installing the spare tire on thevehicle, stop as soon as possibleand check that the spare is correctlyinflated. The spare tire is made toperform well at speeds up to11 2 k m / h ( 7 0 m p h ) a t t h erecommended inflation pressure, soyou can finish your trip.
The full-size spare includes a TPMSsensor. The TPMS will not monitoror display the spare tire air pressureuntil the tire/wheel is installed at oneof the four tire/wheel positions onthe vehicle and matched to the newposition. SeeTire Pressure MonitorOperation0312for informationabout matching the spare tire tothe TPMS.
Have the damaged or flat road tirerepaired or replaced and installedback onto the vehicle as soon aspossible so the spare tire will beavailable in case it is needed again.Do not mix tires and wheels ofdifferent sizes, because they will notfit. Keep the spare tire and its wheeltogether.
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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about thevehicle battery, seeBattery - NorthAmerica0288.
If the battery has run down, try touse another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your vehicle.Be sure to use the following steps todo it safely.
{Warning
WA R N I N G :Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
SeeCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning0271.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
.They contain acid that canburn you.
.They contain gas that canexplode or ignite.
.They contain enoughelectricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
1. Jump Start Positive Post
2. Jump Start Negative Post