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.

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 upward, its secondary latch will not work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this happened when your vehicle was being driven, the tire might contact a person or another vehicle, causing injury and, of course, damage to itself as well. Be sure the underbody-mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing down.

Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted compact spare tire.

1. Wheel Wrench

2. Hoist Shaft

3. Secondary Retainer

4. Compact Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down)

1. Put the compact spare tire (D) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle.
2. Make sure the valve stem is pointed down and to the rear. Then pull the retainer (C) through the wheel.
3. Pull the secondary retainer (C) through the wheel. The secondary retainer is located under the secondary latch spring and is smaller than the spare tire retainer to allow it to fit through the road wheel center cap hole.
4. Place the wheel wrench (A) onto the hoist drive nut.
5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Continue turning it clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. This indicates that the tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.



6. Make sure the compact spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to tighten the cable.
7. Return the equipment to the proper location in the vehicle as shown next.

To store the tools:

1. Place the wheel wrench into the bag.
2. Use the hook and loop fastener straps to secure the bag to the fully collapsed jack.



3. Install the jack in the right side panel of cargo area and secure with the wing bolt.
4. Reinstall the access door.

To store a full-sized flat tire:

1. Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area.
2. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the wheel wrench.
3. If your vehicle has Third Row Seating, fold down the seat backs. Third Row Seat
4. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag and place it the rear storage area.

If your vehicle has Third Row Seating, place the tire with the valve stem pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

If your vehicle does not have Third Row Seating, place the tire with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle.




5. Pull the cable (A) through the door striker (C) and the center of the wheel.



6. Hook the cable (A) onto the outside of the liftgate hinges (B).
7. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure.



8. Make sure the metal tube is center at the striker. Push the tube towards the front of the vehicle.
9. Close the liftgate.
10. If your vehicle has Third Row Seating, return the third row seat to their upright position. Third Row Seat