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4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear
tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point
symbol on the sill molding). 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 only until the tire
just clears the surface and enough clearance
is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum
tire lift provides maximum stability.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position 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.
CAUTION!
Do NOT raise the vehicle by the body side sill
molding. Be sure the jack is placed in the proper
engagement location on the inside of the panel.
Damage of the vehicle may occur if the
procedure is not properly followed.
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 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.
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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. For correct lug nut torque Úpage 396.
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a service station.

Tighten Lug Nuts

10. Lower the jack to the fully closed position.
11. Return the Jack and tools back into the jack storage bin. Reinstall the jack storage cover by
firmly pushing down until the two side clips
lock into position. 12. 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.
13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and properly
secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
NOTE:Do not drive with the spare tire installed for more
than 50 miles (80 km) at a max speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Second Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Securely store the road wheel in the cargo area.

Road Wheel Installed In Spare Tire Location

2. Turn the fastener clockwise until secured.

Reinstalling Tire Fastener

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
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Third Row Seating — If Equipped

1. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/
bumper facing outward. Push the end of the
winch’s cable, spring and steel sleeve
through the back of the road wheel. Making
sure the valve stem is facing the ground when
the wheel is stowed.

Installing Winch

2. Slide the road wheel on the ground until it is directly under the winch and between the rear
fascia/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.
Winch Wrench Rotation
Road Wheel Installed In Spare Location
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.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack, follow
the manufacturer's operating instructions and
precautions.
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!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or
any other booster source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery,
starter motor, alternator or electrical system may
occur.
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NOTE:Insert the flathead screwdriver or similar tool in the
lower notch of the access cover and gently rotate
clockwise to remove.

Manual Park Release Location

4. Unlock the orange lock plug by turning it a quarter turn counterclockwise.
Locked — Unlocked Position

5. Pull the lock plug out as far as it will go, then release it. The transmission should now be in
NEUTRAL (N), allowing the vehicle to be
moved.
NOTE:When the lever is locked in the released position,
the lock plug and tether will remain outside of the
trim panel and the access cover cannot be rein -
stalled.
6. Release the EPB only when the vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle. To Reset The Manual Park Release:

1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while
seated in the driver’s seat.

2. Pull the lock plug out again, then release it.
3. Allow the tether to retract with the lever back to its original position.
4. Verify that the transmission is in PARK (P).

5. Confirm that the tether has retracted fully, then firmly push the orange lock plug back to
the locking position within the housing.
Reinstall the access cover. If the access cover
cannot be reinstalled, repeat steps 1
through 4.
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