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4. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
6. Mount the spare tire.
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:
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For vehicles equipped, do not attempt to install a
center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
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For additional warnings, cautions, and informa-
tion about the spare tire, its use, and operation
page 247.
7. Install and lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
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.
8. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
9. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern
until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice
page 264. If in doubt about the correct tight-
ness, have them checked with a torque wrench by
an authorized dealer or at a service station.
10. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel
blocks. Stow the wheel bolt wrench, jack assembly
and wheel blocks in the provided storage. Secure
the assembly using the means provided. Release
the parking brake before driving the vehicle.
11. After 25 miles (40 km), check the wheel bolt
torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all
wheel bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
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.
Rear Jacking Location Mounting Spare Tire
Damaged Tire Stowage
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 209
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