The tools you will be using to change a flat tire are shown below. Refer to
your vehicle model to access the spare tire and tools.
Jack
Wheel Wrench
Jack Handle
Screwdriver
Wagon Models
To access the spare tire and tools:
- Open the liftgate. See
Liftgate
for more information.
- Fold the floor cover by pulling the handle upward.
- Lift the floor tray.
- Release the prop from its retainer and put
the prop into the slot.
- Turn the retainer on the compact spare tire
counterclockwise and remove the retainer.
- Remove the compact spare tire. See
Compact Spare Tire
for more information.
- To access the tools, pull the strap on the
tool box cover upward. The tools are located inside the foam tray.
Hatchback Models
To access the spare tire and tools:
- Open the liftgate. See
Liftgate
for more information.
- Remove the trim cover by pulling up on the tab.
- Remove the foam tray that contains the tools.
- Turn the retainer on the compact spare tire
counterclockwise and remove the retainer.
- Remove the compact spare tire. See
Compact Spare Tire
for more information.
- Remove the jack by turning the jack retainer, located on the right side of the
jack, counterclockwise to release it. The jack is located in the trunk, in front of
the compact spare tire.
- Then remove the jack handle and the wheel wrench. The jack handle and
the wheel wrench are located inside the foam tray.