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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
F97 –20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel — If
Equipped
F98 –20 Amp Yellow Ventilated Seats/Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
F99 –10 Amp RedClimate Control/Driver Assistance Systems Module/HALF/
Park Assist
F100 –10 Amp Red Active Damping — If Equipped
F101 –15 Amp Blue ECCM/SMRT HI-Beams
F102 –15 Amp Blue Spare
F103 –10 Amp RedCabin Heater (Diesel Engine Only)/Rear HVAC — If
Equipped
F104 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel/Center Console/Rear
Cargo — If Equipped)
Cavity
Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
CAUTION!
When installing the power distribution
center cover, it is important to ensure the
cover is properly positioned and fully
latched. Failure to do so may allow water to
get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system
failure.When replacing a blown fuse, it is important
to use only a fuse having the correct
amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a
rating other than indicated may result in a
dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must
be corrected.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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.
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Thumb Screw Location

Rotate the plastic thumb screw on the end of
the jack to loosen the jack and remove from the
bracket.

Jack Removal

SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the
vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism.
To remove or stow the spare, use the jack
handle/lug wrench connected to the square
socket extension to rotate the “spare tire drive”
nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at
the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just
inside the liftgate opening.
Spare Tire Location

SPARE TIRE REMOVAL
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack
up the vehicle. The spare tire is stowed
underneath the rear cargo area on the outside
of the vehicle.

1. Remove the jack tools from the bag.

2. Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from storage compartment floor.

Winch Nut Plug

CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the jack wrench extension tool only. Use
of air wrench or power tool may damage the
winch.
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3. Fit the jack handle extension over the drive
nut. Use the lug wrench handle and
extension to completely lower the spare tire.
Keep turning the handle counterclockwise
until the winch stops.

Winch Location Wrench Rotation

4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it vertically behind the rear bumper.

Spare Tire

5. Pull the metal stamping toward you to release it from the plastic plate.
Spare Tire Retainer

6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension tube and winch cable. Rotate the
metal stamping and push it through the
hole in the plastic plate and wheel.

Sleeve And Cable

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7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to remove the protective plate from the steel
spare wheel.

Releasing Protective Plate

PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as
possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite the jacking position. For
example, if changing the driver’s front tire,
block the passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked

NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 Flashers.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set the
transmission in PARK.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
Never start or run the engine with the
vehicle on a jack.
Do not let anyone 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.
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Jack Warning Label
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug
nuts by turning them to the left, one turn,
while the wheel is still on the ground.

2. Assemble the jack and jacking tools.

Jack And Tool Assembly Jacking Locations

3. For the front tire, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire. Do not raise
the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully
engaged.

Front Lifting Point

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.
To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated,
are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the
ground.
WARNING! (Continued)CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking
on locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.

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Front Jacking Location

4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of
the rear tire. Do not raise the vehicle until
you are sure the jack is fully engaged.

Rear Lifting Point Rear Jacking Location

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle just enough to
remove the flat tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Install the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the
cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the nuts.
Mounting Spare Tire

8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and
wheel blocks.
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.
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.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve
stem facing outward. The vehicle could be
damaged if the spare tire is mounted
incorrectly.
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9. 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 “Wheel and Tire
Torque Specifications” in “Technical
Specifications” for proper lug nut torque. If
in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a service station.
10. Push out the small center cap using the jack tool from inside the aluminum road wheel
and position the wheel behind the rear
bumper with the protective plate facing
outward.

Installing Protective Plate On Damaged Wheel
NOTE:
The plastic plate will prevent the road wheel
from being scratched when sliding it under the
vehicle.
11. Insert the two long tubes on the plastic
protective plate in the lug holes of the road
wheel. Push the end of the winch’s cable,
spring, steel sleeve and stamped cone
shape wheel plate though the road wheel
and protective plate.

Installing Winch

12. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protective plate until it is directly under
the winch and between the rear bumper
and exhaust system heat shields. Raise the tire by turning the lug wrench on
the winch extension clockwise until it
clicks/ratchets three times to make sure
the cable is tight.

Wrench Rotation
Road Wheel Installed In Spare Location

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NOTE:
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against
the underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the
winch cable may result if the vehicle is driven
with the tire loose.
13. Lower the jack to the fully closed position.
Return the tools to the proper positions in
the tool bag. Fold the flap on the tool bag
under the tools and roll the tools in the bag
underneath the others. Use the hook and
loop fasteners to secure the tool bag to the
jack with the lug wrench on the forward side
of the jack. Expand the jack on the bracket
by turning the thumb screw clockwise until
it is tight to prevent rattles.
14. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo area. Roll up and store the Jack, Tool
Kit and Tire Changing Instructions. Reinstall
the cover for the jack in the rear storage bin. 15. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire
repaired as soon as possible and properly
secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
ROAD TIRE INSTALLATION

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning
the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Refer to “Wheel and Tire Torque Specifi -
cations” in “Technical Specifications” for
proper lug nut torque.
5. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that
all lug nuts are properly seated against the
wheel.
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can
be jump started using a set of jumper cables
and a battery in another vehicle, or by using a
portable battery booster pack. Jump starting
can be dangerous if done improperly, so please
follow the procedures in this section carefully.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the jack wrench extension tool only. Use
of air wrench or power tool may damage the
winch.
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.
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.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
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