Caution: 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.

1. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on.
2. Use the power third row seat button, near the liftgate, to tilt the third row seatback forward slightly.



3. Place the flat tire in the tire storage bag and put the tire in an upright position against the third row seat.
4. Route the tie-down strap through the tire as shown in the graphic and attach the strap to the cargo tie-downs in the rear of the vehicle.
5. Tighten the tie-down strap.

1. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on.



2. Place the flat tire in the tire storage bag and put the tire in a horizontal position on the floor in the rear of the vehicle.
3. Route the tie-down strap through the tire as shown in the graphic and attach the strap to the cargo tie-downs in the rear of the vehicle.
4. Tighten the tie-down strap.

Caution: The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing down. If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing upwards, the secondary latch will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from the vehicle. If this happened when the vehicle was being driven, the tire might contact a person or another vehicle, causing injury and damage to itself. Be sure the underbody-mounted spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing down.

To store the spare tire and tools, do the following:

1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is pointed down facing the rear of the vehicle.
2. Lower the cable to the ground. See Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.



3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the center hole of the spare tire.

Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.

4. Attach the wheel wrench to the hoist shaft.
5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to lift the spare tire.
6. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn the tire so that the valve stem is towards the rear of the vehicle.

This will help when you check and maintain tire pressure in the spare.

7. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench until you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the compact spare tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.



8. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn the tire (B). If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.

Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on.