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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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.
NOTE:
• Your vehicle may be equipped with a
compact spare tire or a limited —
use spare tire. For further informa-
tion refer to "Tires — General Infor-
mation" in "Maintaining And Caring
For Your Vehicle" in your Owner's
Manual on the DVD.
• For vehicles so equipped, do not
attempt to install a center cap or
wheel cover on the compact spare.
8. Install the wheel bolts with the
threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the wheel
bolts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of
the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. The correct torque specification for
the wheel bolts is 89 Ft-Lbs (120 Nm). If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a
service station.
11. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire.
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.
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CAUTION!
WARNING!
WARNING!
Mounting Spare Tire
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