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Positioning the jack
There are two jack attachment points on
each side of the car.
6. Position the jack correctly in the
attachment (see illustration above) and
crank while simultaneously guiding the
base of the jack to the ground. The
base of the jack must be flat on a level,
firm, non-slippery surface.
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Not included on models equipped with the tire
sealing system.
7. Before raising the car, check that the
jack is still correctly positioned in the
attachment.
WARNING
• The jack must correctly engage the jack
attachment.
• Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-
slippery surface.
• Never allow any part of your body to be
extended under a car supported by a jack.
• Use the jack intended for the car when
changing a tire. For any other job, use
stands to support the car.
• Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in the Park ( P ) position.
• Block the wheels standing on the ground,
use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
• The jack should be kept well-greased.
Removing the wheel
8. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be
changed is lifted off the ground.
9. Unscrew the wheel bolts completely
and carefully remove the wheel so as
not to damage the threads on the
studs.
07 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
Installing a wheel
1. Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel
and hub.
2. Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.
3. Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand-
tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten
crosswise until all nuts are snug.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and
alternately tighten the bolts crosswise
to 62 ft. lbs. (85 Nm).
5. Install the wheel cap (where applica-
ble).
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