
CHANGING A WHEEL
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 the
danger of being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never put any part of your body 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.
The jack is designed to be used as a
tool for changing tires only. The jack should
not be used to lift the vehicle for service
purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on
a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Tools Location
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
spare tire, jack, lug wrench, and tow
eyes. For details, contact an Authorized
Dealer.
Tools are stored in the trunk.
Jacking Instructions — If
Equipped
To Remove The Jack
Proceed as follows:
1. In the right side of the trunk, pull on
indentation on side of cover to remove. 2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
08020100-122-002Jack Tools
1 — Jack Lever
2 — Lug Wrench (If Equipped)
3 — Tow Eyes (If Equipped)
08020101-124-001Jack Location
1 — Indentation On Cover
2 — Jack And Tools Cover
08020101-122-001Jack Components
3 — Wing Bolt
4 — Jack Screw
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To Secure The Jack
Proceed as follows:
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing back, and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise.
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to
secure the jack.
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
Warning!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
Maintenance
Always keep the jack clean.
Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated. Conditions Of Non-Use
Temperatures below -40°F (−40°C)
On sandy or muddy ground
On uneven ground
On steep roads
In extreme weather conditions
In direct contact with the engine or
for repairs under the vehicle
On boats
Changing Procedure
Note: Make sure the jack is well
lubricated before using it.
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.
Proceed as follows:
1. Stop the vehicle in a position that
does not cause any danger to traffic
and lets you change the tire in safety, as
far as possible from the edge of the
driving lane. The ground must be flat
and sufficiently compact. 2. Turn on the hazard warning lights
and engage the parking brake.
3. For vehicles with automatic
transmission, place the gear selector in
Park (P). For vehicles with manual
transmission, place gear selector in
Reverse (R) and turn off the engine.
4. Stop the engine. The motor must be
kept off as long as the vehicle is lifted
off the ground.
5. Remove the jack and tools.
6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
08020300-121-001Blocking Right Front Tire And Left
Rear Tire
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Removing A Tire
Warning!
Carefully follow these tire changing
warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as
far from the edge of the roadway as
possible before raising the vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
Set the parking brake firmly and set the
transmission in PARK.
Do not let any passenger sit in the
vehicle when it is on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it 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.
Only use the jack in the positions
indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a
tire change.
If working on or near a roadway, be
extremely careful of motor traffic.
Proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack under the lift point
closest to the tire being changed with
the jack head squarely under the
jack-up point.
3. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown and adjust the jack head so that
it is close to the jack-up position. 4. Continue raising the jack head
gradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is inserted
into the lift point.
Caution!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by
jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this
vehicle.
08020301-123-001-high.jpgLoosen Lug Nuts Counterclockwise
08020301-ALL-003Raising The Jack
1 — Jack Head
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5. Insert the jack lever and attach the
lug wrench to tire jack.
Warning!
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never get any part of your body 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.
6. Turn the jack handle clockwise and
raise the vehicle high enough so that
the tire is raised off the ground and can
be removed. Before removing the lug
nuts, make sure your vehicle is firmly in
position and that it cannot slip or move.
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.
7. Remove the wheel nuts by turning
them counterclockwise; then remove
the wheel.Locking Lug Nuts — If Equipped
If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a
special key to unlock them. This key will
attach to the lug wrench.
Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove compartment and
mailing it in the accompanying
envelope. If you lose this key, contact
an Authorized Dealer or use the lock
manufacturer's order form, which is
with the registration card.
Accessory wheel locks cannot be used
on steel wheels. This includes situations
when the spare tire is installed. If the
spare tire is installed, one of the original
lug nuts (which should still be in the
vehicle) must be installed in place of the
wheel lock.
To Remove An Antitheft Lug Nut
Proceed as follows:
1. Obtain the special key for the
antitheft lug nut.
2. Place the special key on top of the
antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold
the key square to it. If you hold the key
at an angle, you may damage both key
and nut. Do not use a power impact
wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the
key and apply pressure. Turn the
wrench counterclockwise.
08020301-121-001-high.jpgFront Jacking Location
08020301-ALL-006-high.jpgJack With Lug Wrench Attached
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Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Setup Menu.....78
EVIC Display ..............78
Emergency flap opening ........176
Emergency Key ..............19
Emergency, In Case Of .........209
Hazard Warning Flasher ......185
Jacking ..........204,205,238
Jump Starting .........218,219
Overheating .............220
Towing ............. .221,223
Emission control system .........74
Engine .................. .267
Exhaust Gas Caution ........175
Fails To Start .............220
Flooded, Starting ..........220
Jump Starting .........218,219
Overheating .............220
Starting ..............21,220
Engine compartment ..........232
Engine coolant (level check) ......233
Engine oil (level check) .........233
Environment protection systems ....74
Essential information ............3
Ethanol .................. .173
Event Data Recorder ..........146
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........175
Exterior Lights ...............38Flash-To-Pass...............40
Flashers Hazard Warning ...........185
Turn Signal ...............41
Flooded Engine Starting ........220
Fluid And Lubricants ..........275
Fluid Capacities .............274
Fog Lights ..................41
Follow Me Home .............41
Front lights (light bulbs) .........188
Front Wipers Wiper Operation ...........42
Fuel Additives ...............174
Clean Air ...............173
Ethanol ............... .173
Materials Added ...........174
Methanol ...............173
Fuel Consumption Display ........88
Fuel Economy Monitor ..........88
Fuel filler cap ...............175
Fuel filler door ...............175
Fuse block (engine compartment) . .198
Fuse block (interior) ...........202
Fuses (interior) ..............196
Fuses (underhood) ............197
Gasoline, Clean Air...........173
Gasoline, Reformulated ........173Gear selector positions
.........154
GVWR .................. .177
Hazard Warning Flasher........185
Hazardous driving ............179
Head Restraints ............34,35
Headlight ..................38
Headlights
Adjusting The Headlight Abroad. .42
High Beam ...............40
Passing .................40
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle (scheduled servicing) ........226
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) . . .58
Hood Release ...............69
How to use this manual ..........3
Identification Data............264
Inside Rearview Mirror ..........36
Instrument Cluster Display DID Menu Items . . . .79,80,82,83,84
EVIC Menu Items . . .79,80,82,83,84
Interior Lights ................62
Interiors ................. .259
Internal Equipment ............61
Jack Location..............204
Jack Operation ........204,205,238
Jump Starting ............218,219
Key Fob..................14
Emergency Key ............14

Restraint, Head..............34
Restraints, Child .............129
Safety Defects, Reporting .......283
Safety Information, Tire .........239
safety systems ..............112
Saving fuel and protection of the environment ..............178
Scheduled servicing ...........225
Seat Belt Energy Management Feature . . .129
Lap/Shoulder Belts ......124,126
Pregnant Women ..........125
Seat Belt Extender .........127
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......128
Seat Belt Reminder .........128
Seat Belt Reminder ...........128
Seat Belts ................ .124
Child Restraint ............129
Extender ...............127
Front Seat ..............124
Pregnant Women ..........125
Pretensioners ............128
Rear Seat ...............124
Seats .....................33
Adjustment ...............33
Heated .................33
Seatback Release ..........33
Tilting ..................33
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .259 Security Alarm
Security Alarm ...........24,25
SENTRY KEY Key Programming ..........24
Service Assistance ...........281
Service Contract .............282
Service Manuals .............284
Shift Lever Override ...........156
Shift position indication .........154
Shoulder Belts ...........124,126
Signals, Turn ................41
Snow chains ...............250
Snow Tires ............... .248
Spare Tire ........204,248,249,250
Starting ............... .21,220
Engine
Fails To Start ........220
Starting And Operating .......21,220
Starting Procedures .........21,220
Starting the engine ...........149
Steering ................. .271
Column Lock .............35
Tilt Column ...............35
Wheel, Tilt ...............35
Storage ...................61
Storing the vehicle ............253
Sun Visor ..................62
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag ............. .133,137Suspensions
...............270
Symbols ....................3
Tilt Steering Column ...........35
Tire And Loading Information Placard ................ .241
Tire chains ................ .181
Tire Markings ...............239
Tire Rotation ...............251
Tire Safety Information .........239
Tire Service Kit ..............209
Tires............244,248,252,284 Aging (Life Of Tires) .........246
Air Pressure .............244
Changing .........204,205,238
Compact Spare ...........249
Flat Changing ............209
General Information ......244,248
High Speed .............245
Inflation Pressures .........244
Jacking ..........204,205,238
Life Of Tires .............246
Load Capacity ............241
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) ............... .114
Quality Grading ........252,284
Radial ................ .245
Replacement .............247
Safety ..............239,244