Store the flat tire in the same location as your spare tire.

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: An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist. However, storing it that way for an extended period could damage the wheel. To avoid this, have the tire repaired as soon as possible.

1. Retainer

2. Valve Stem (Pointed Down)

3. Spare or Flat Tire

4. Spring

5. Wheel Wrench

6. Lower

7. Raise

8. Hoist Arm

To store the underbody-mounted spare, use the previous diagram along with the directions below.

1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer through the wheel.
3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.



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

Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare.

Inside-Mounted Tire Storage





Spare or Flat Tire

Retainer

Nut

Wheel Carrier

Hook

Rear-Mounted Tire Storage





Wheel Carrier

Spare or Flat Tire

Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder (If Equipped)

6. Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel wrench. Then push the lock case onto the lug nut until it stops. The key does not have to be inserted into the lock. Push the lock case to be sure it is secured. The special lug nut and lock case is not intended to be used on any road wheel, only on the spare wheel carrier.
7. Tighten the nuts on the wheel carrier to 22 to 32 lb ft (30 to 40 N·m).

Caution: Make sure the tire and spare tire carrier are secure. Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.

8. Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to the proper location in your vehicle's rear area. Secure the items and replace the jack cover.

Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the jacking equipment.

1. Retainer

2. Rubber Band (Some Models)

3. Jack Storage Cover

4. Wheel Blocks

5. Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models)

6. Wheel Wrench

7. Jack

8. Jacking Instructions (roll and place instructions above the jack after it is installed)