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IF YOU hAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITh spARE TIRE, IF EQUIppED)
 WARNING
Changing a tire can be dangerous. 
Follow the instructions in this section 
when changing a tire to reduce the risk 
of serious injury or death.
 CAUTION
Be careful as you use the jack handle to 
stay clear of the flat end. The flat end 
has sharp edges that could cause cuts.
Jack and tools
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1. Jack
2.
 Wheel lug wrench
The jack and wheel lug wr
ench are stored 
in the luggage compartment under the 
luggage box cover.
The jack is provided for emergency tire 
changing only.
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency tire 
changing only.
To prevent the jack from “rattling” while 
the vehicle is in motion, store it properly.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the 
possibility of personal injury.
Removing and storing the spare 
tire
Your spare tire is stored underneath your 
vehicle, directly below the cargo area.
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To remove the spare tire:
1.
 Open the liftga
te.
2.
 Find the plastic he
x bolt cover and 
remove the cover with a coin or flat - 
blade screwdriver.    
     
        
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Changing tires
 WARNING
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack 
causing serious injury or death to you or 
those nearby. Take the following safety 
precautions:
•	Do not get under a vehicle that is 
supported by a jack.
•	 NEVER attempt to change a tire in 
the lane of traffic. ALWAYS move the 
vehicle completely off the road on 
level, firm ground away from traffic 
before trying to change a tire. If you 
cannot find a level, firm place off 
the road, call a towing service for 
assistance.
•	 Be sure to use the jack provided with 
the vehicle.
•	 ALWAYS place the jack on the 
designated jacking positions on the 
vehicle and NEVER on the bumpers 
or any other part of the vehicle for 
jacking support.
•	 Do not start or run the engine while 
the vehicle is on the jack.
•	 Do not allow anyone to remain in the 
vehicle while it is on the jack.
•	 Keep children away from the road 
and the vehicle. Follow these steps to change your 
vehicle’s tire:
1.
 Park on a le
vel, firm surface.
2. Shift the gear to P (P ark), apply the 
parking brake, and press the Engine 
Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
3.
 Press the hazar
d warning flasher 
button.
4.
 Remo
ve the wheel lug wrench, jack, 
jack handle, and spare tire from the 
vehicle.
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5. Block both the fr ont and rear of the 
tire diagonally opposite of the tire you 
are changing.    
     
        
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6. Loosen the wheel bolts 
counterclockwise one turn each in 
the order shown above, but do not 
remove any wheel bolts until the tire 
has been raised off of the ground.
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7. Place the jack at the designa ted 
jacking position under the frame 
closest to the tire you are changing. 
The jacking positions are plates 
welded to the frame with two 
notches. Never jack at any other 
position or part of the vehicle. Doing 
so may damage the side seal molding 
or other parts of the vehicle.
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8. Insert the jack handle int o the jack 
and turn it clockwise, raising the 
vehicle until the tire clears the ground. 
Make sure the vehicle is stable on the 
jack.
9.
 Loosen a wheel bolt with the wheel 
lug wr
ench and remove it with your 
fingers.
Slide the wheel off the studs and lay 
it flat so it cannot roll away. To put the 
wheel on the hub, pick up the spare 
tire, line up the holes with the studs 
and slide the wheel onto them. If this 
is difficult, tip the wheel slightly and 
get the top hole in the wheel lined 
up with the top stud. Then jiggle the 
wheel back and forth until the wheel 
can be slid over the other studs.