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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with
wheel covers, remove the cover from the
wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off.
Then pull the wheel off the hub.
6. Install the spare tire. Lightly tighten the wheel
lug bolts.
Mounting Spare Tire
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.
CAUTION!
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:
Do not install the wheel cover on the spare tire.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw left
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8. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
9. Stow the damaged wheel/spare tire with the
cable and wheel spacer before driving the
vehicle.
Damaged Wheel Stowage
10. Install the winch extension and rotate the
wrench handle clockwise until the winch
mechanism operator hears "3 clicks" from the
device to indicate the wheel is properly stowed
under the vehicle.
11. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle
tools back in the storage compartment.
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.
12. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as
possible. Correct the tire pressure, as
required.
For vehicles with aluminum wheels:
The center cap must be pushed out from the rear
to install the retainer and stow the tire.
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