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13. Rotate the extension lever clockwise untilthe round pin on the jack engages in the
hole in the lifting block located about
6 inches (15 cm) from the outside edge of
the body. The lifting points are marked by
triangles visible on the plastic body
panel.
Jacking Point Indicators
14. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise, 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. 15. Remove the five wheel bolts and take the
wheel off.
16. Make sure the contact surfaces between compact spare tire and hub are clean so
that the fastening bolts will not come
loose.
17. Fit the compact spare tire by inserting the first wheel bolt for two threads into the
hole closest to the valve.
18. Take the wheel wrench and tighten the wheel bolts.
19. Inflate the compact spare tire by removing the cap from its inflation valve and
screwing on the compressor inflation hose
fitting. 20. Make sure that the switch on the
compressor is in the (off) O position, open
the liftgate and insert the plug into the
power socket in the cargo area, or on the
center console and start the engine. Place
the on/off switch in the (on) I position.
Attaching Compressor To Tire
21. Inflate the compact spare tire to a pres -
sure of 43.5 psi (3 bar).
NOTE:
If spare tire is overinflated, be sure to lower
the psi in the tire to the recommended amount
by using the deflation button on the air
compressor.
22. Operate the wheel wrench on the jack to lower the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by
jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this
vehicle.
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.
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.
6 — Air Compressor
7 — Pressure Gauge
8 — Power Button
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