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204 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
7. Mount the spare tire.
Mounting Spare Tire
NOTE:
For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center
cap or wheel cover on the compact spare
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8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded end of the
wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel
bolts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the wheel
bolt wrench counterclockwise.
10. 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
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11. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire.
12. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt to ensure
that all wheel bolts are properly seated against the
wheel. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by an authorized
dealer or at a service station.
SEMI–AUTO KIT
DESCRIPTION
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If a tire is punctured, you can make an
emergency repair using the Semi-Auto
Kit located in the trunk beneath the
load floor.
The Semi-Auto Kit includes:
Power Cord.
Sealant cartridge containing the sealing fluid.
Filler tube.
Adhesive label with the writing "Max. 50 mph
(80 km/h)”, to be attached in a position easily visible to
the driver (e.g. on the dashboard) after repairing the
tire.
Air compressor, complete with pressure gauge and
connectors.
An instruction pamphlet for reference in prompt and
correct use of the Semi-Auto Kit, which must be then
given to the personnel dealing with the sealant-treated
tire.
A pair of protective gloves.
Adapters for inflating different elements.
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.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury.
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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