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under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
3. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the
described location. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until
the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the compact spare tire. Minimum
tire lift provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do
not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the
hub.
6. Install the inflatable spare on the car, located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the inflatable spare tire with the
valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be
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damaged if the inflatable spare tire is mounted
incorrectly.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the inflatable
spare tire.
7. Leave the car on the jack and start inflating the inflatable spare after the tire has been mounted to the
car. Secure the wheel to the hub by tightening the nuts
with wrench. After inflation, once the vehicle is low-
ered you will have a second opportunity to “torque”
the lug nuts.
8. Inflate the tire to the prescribed pressure 60 psi (4.2 Bar) using the Portable Air Compressor or Tire
Service Kit if equipped. Refer to “Portable Air Com-
pressor” in this section for usage procedure if
Mounting Inflatable Spare Tire
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equipped. Refer to “Tire Service Kit For Inflating Tire”
in this section for usage procedure if equipped
9. Lower the car once the inflatable Spare has reached its pressure and the compressor-hose has been removed
from the tire valve.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque
Specifications” in the “Technical Data” section for
proper wheel lug nut torque. If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service
station. 11. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
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12. Place the deflated (flat) tire and foam tray coverassembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the
deflated tire in the inflatable spare tire location.
Have the full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon
as possible.
13. Stow the jack back in the stowage compartment and place the access panel back. The stud of the storage
are must be threaded through the lower part of the
jack. Then turn the Jack Screw clockwise to secure it
in place.
NOTE: Stow the foam tray and components in the cargo
area.
Storing The Jack
1 — Jack Screw
2 — Jack
3 — Stud
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Portable Air Compressor — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Portable Air
Compressor. Use the Portable Air Compressor located in
the side compartment of the cargo area to inflate the
inflatable tire to 60 psi (4.2 Bar).
Portable Air Compressor
1 — Power Plug
2 — Deflation Button
3 — Pressure Gauge
4 — Power Button
5 — Air Hose
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Portable Air Compressor Usage With Inflatable Spare
Tire
1. Remove the Portable Air Compressor from the storagelocation.
2. Raise the vehicle as described in theJacking Instructions within this sec-
tion. 3. Install the Inflatable Spare tire as
described in the Jack Instructions
section in this manual. Make sure
that the valve stem is located near
the ground, and then screw the air
hose of the Portable Air compressor
to the valve stem.
4. Uncoil the power plug and connect it the vehicles 12 Volt power Outlet.
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5. Always start the engine beforeturning ON the Portable Air Com-
pressor.
6. Switch the power button ON. 7. Inflate the tire to 60 psi (4.2 Bar)
recommended as per the label on
the wheel or if the vehicle equipped
with the inflatable spare tire pres-
sure indicated on the Tire and
Loading information label located
on the driver-side door opening.
NOTE: If the tire is over inflated, use the deflation button
to reduce the tire air pressure.
8. After the tire reaches the recom-mended pressure, lower the vehicle
with the jack as described in the
Jack Instructions section in this
manual.
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9. Remove the speed limit labelsticker from the Portable Air Com-
pressor and place it on the center of
the steering wheel.
10. Return the Portable Air Compressor to the foam tray and secure it with the strap. Store the foam tray in the
cargo area.WARNING!
•Do not lift or carry the Portable Air Compressor by
the hose.
• Always stow the Portable Air Compressor only in
the provided place.
• The metal end fitting from Power Plug may get hot
after use, so it should be handled carefully.
• Keep the Portable Air Compressor away from open
flames or heat source.
Tire Service Kit For Inflating Tire — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Service Kit.
Use the Tire Service Kit located in the side compartment
of the cargo area to inflate the inflatable tire to 60 psi
(4.2 Bar).
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