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.
Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under
your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up can
damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have
the wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible.
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Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down)
Hoist Assembly
Hoist Cable
Tire Retainer
Hoist Shaft
Hoist End of Extension Tool
Hoist Shaft Access Hole
Wheel Wrench
Jack Handle Extensions
Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped)
To store the flat or spare tire, do the following:
- Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem
pointed down and toward the rear of the vehicle.
- Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.
- Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I)
together.
Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper
and into the hoist shaft.
- Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the
wheel opening.
- Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the
wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot
overtighten the cable.
- Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then
try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten
the cable. Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped).
To store the tools, follow these steps:
- Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top-box
storage unit.
- Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by reversing
Step 2 under
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
.
- Replace the jack cover and tighten the jack-cover wing nuts.