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NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Don't try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare tire.
It won't fit. Store the wheel cover securely in the rear of
the vehicle until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If
you
try
to put
a
wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
I
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of
the vehicle could
cause injury. In
a
sudden stop
or
collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
Lay the tire near the rear of the vehicle with the valve
stem down. Remove the small center cap by tapping the
back of the cap with the
extension
of the shaft. Slide the
cable retainer through the center of the wheel and start
to raise the tire. When the tire is almost in the stored
position, turn the tire so the valve is towards the rear of
the vehicle. This will help when you check and maintain
tire pressure in the spare.
Keep raising the wheel until you hear the hoist
mechanism click twice. This means the wheel is
firmly stored against the underside of the vehicle.
Push against the wheel to be sure
it does
not move
and is stored securely.
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