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JACKING AND TIRE
CHANGING
WARNING!
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Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel.
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Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on
you. You could be crushed. Never put any part
of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.
If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be raised on
a lift.
•
Never start or run the engine while the vehicle
is on a jack.
•
The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.
The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid
ice or slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Shift the transmission into PARK (P).
5. Turn the ignition OFF.
6. Block both front and rear of the wheel diago-
nally opposite of the jacking position. For
example, if the driver's front wheel is being
changed, block the passenger's rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked Example
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE
1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to
jack up the truck. Attach the lug wrench to the
extension tubes with the curved angle facing
away from the vehicle. Insert the extension
tubes through the access hole between the
lower tailgate and the top of the fascia/
bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Winch Mechanism Tube
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack extension tubes only. Use of an air
wrench or other power tools is not recom-
mended and can damage the winch.
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