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18. Take the wheel wrench and tighten the
wheel bolts.
19. Inflate the compact spare tire by removing
the cap from its inflation valve and
screwing on the compressor inflation hose
fitting.
20. Make sure that the switch on the
compressor is in the (off) O position, open
the liftgate and insert the plug into the
power socket in the cargo area, or on the
center console and start the engine. Place
the on/off switch in the (on) I position.
Attaching Compressor To Tire
6 — Air Compressor
7 — Pressure Gauge
8 — Power Button
21. Inflate the compact spare tire to a pres-
sure of 43.5 psi (3 bar).
NOTE:
If spare tire is over inflated, be sure to lower
the psi in the tire to the recommended amount
by using the deflation button on the air
compressor.
22. Operate the wheel wrench on the jack to
lower the vehicle.
23. Remove the jack.
24. Use the wheel wrench to fully tighten the
bolts, passing alternately from one bolt to
the diagonally opposite one.
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.
To obtain a more accurate reading, it is advis-
able to check the pressure of the compact
spare tire on the pressure gauge with the
compressor off.
NOTE:
Do not stow the deflated tire in the compact
spare tire location.
The compressor was designed for inflating the
compact spare tire. Do not use it for inflating
mattresses, rafts, etc.
NOTE:
Spare tires are intended for temporary use
only.
Have the full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as
soon as possible.
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 immediately.
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