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20. Store the jack, wheel wrench,
extension, air pump, pressure
gauge, screwdriver and flat tire in
the trunk.
To store the flat tire, put a sheet
of paper on the contact surface of
the tire and the trunk well as
shown in the illustration. Slide
the tire in the trunk well with the
outside surface of the aluminum
wheel facing up.
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21. Temporarily keep the wing bolt
in the trunk as well. See Replac-
ing Tires and Wheels on page
173
for tire replacement.
If You Have a Flat Tire
Storing the Folding Spare Tire
Before returning the folding spare
tire to its compartment, you must let
out all the air. It will fold back to its
original space saving shape.
The folding spare tire must be off the
ground when you let the air out. It is
best to deflate the folding spare tire
while it is still mounted on the car.
This prevents foreign material from
being trapped between the wheel and
tire.
1. If the folding spare tire is still on
the car, follow the instructions
under Changing a Flat Tire to
loosen the wheel nuts and jack up
the car.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
CONTINUED
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