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Caution (Continued)

The tire is too severely damaged

and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove

the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the

inflating hose from the tire valve. See Roadside Service 0 421.


10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and

compressor kit off.

Be careful while handling the

compressor as it could be warm after usage.

11. Unplug the power plug (9) from

the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.

12. Turn the air only hose (10)

counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem.

13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.

14. Return the air only hose (10) and power plug (9) back to their

original storage location.

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15. Return the equipment to its

original storage location in the vehicle.

The tire sealant and compressor kit has accessory adapters located in a compartment on the bottom of its

housing that can be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc.

Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

To access the tire sealant and compressor kit:

1. Open the trunk.


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2. Lift the cover.

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3. Remove the bag.

4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the bag.

To store the tire sealant and

compressor kit, reverse the steps.

Tire Changing

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

The jack and tools will be stored in one of the following ways.


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1. Jack

2. Retainer Nut

3. Fuel Funnel


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4. Strap

5. Wrench

6. Tow Hook (If Equipped)

7. Tool Bag

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1. Jack

2. Retainer Nut

3. Fuel Funnel

4. Tow Hook (If Equipped)

5. Strap

6. Wrench

To access the spare tire and tools:

1. Open the trunk.

2. Lift the spare tire cover and attach the handle to the

trunk edge.


3. Turn the retainer nut

counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire

next to the tire being changed.

4. Remove the jack and tools from their container and place them near the tire being changed.

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire

1. Do a safety check before

proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat

0 368.

2. Turn the wheel wrench

counterclockwise to loosen and remove the wheel nut caps.


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3. Turn the wheel wrench

counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts, but do not

remove them yet.

4. Place the jack near the flat tire.

5. Put the compact spare tire near you.

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{ Warning

Getting under a vehicle when it is

lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is

supported only by a jack.

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Raising the vehicle with the jack

improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the

vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the

proper location before raising the vehicle.


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Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a

jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else,

you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the

jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.


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6. Place the hex tube end of the wrench over the hex head of

the jack.

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7. Place the jack under the vehicle.


Caution

Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs

would not be covered by your warranty.


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8. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire

within the depression of the jack


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pads, as shown. The jack must not be used in any other

position.


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9. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the

vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the

road tire to clear the ground.


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10. Remove all of the wheel nuts.

11. Remove the flat tire.

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{ Warning

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose

after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When

changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an

emergency, a cloth or a paper towel

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can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all

rust or dirt.


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12. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces,

and spare wheel.

13. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.

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{ Warning

Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come

loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash.


14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.

15. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

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{ Warning

Wheel nuts that are improperly or

incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper

torque specification after replacing.

Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket

manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities

and Specifications 0 413 for original

equipment wheel nut torque specifications.

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Caution

Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and

rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the

wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque

specification. See Capacities and

Specifications 0 413 for the wheel nut torque specification.


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16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown.

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17. Lower the jack all the way and

remove the jack from under the vehicle.

18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench.

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools

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{ Warning

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.


To store the flat tire and tools:

1. Open the trunk.

2. Replace the jack and tools as

they were, originally, stored in their container near the

spare tire.

3. Replace the spare tire cover.

4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.

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If there is a loop on the end of

the strap used to secure the flat

tire, go to Step 5. If there is not a loop, go to Step 8.


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5. Route the loop end of the

strap (3) through one of the

cargo tie-downs (1) in the rear of the vehicle.

6. Route the hook (2) through the loop (3).

7. Pull the strap to tighten it

around the cargo tie-down (1).