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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.
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.
2. Lift the cover.
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.
1. Jack
2. Retainer Nut
3. Fuel Funnel
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.
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.
{ 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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{ Warning
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.
{ Warning
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.
6. Place the hex tube end of the wrench over the hex head of
the jack.
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.
8. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire
within the depression of the jack
pads, as shown. The jack must not be used in any other
position.
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.
10. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
11. Remove the flat tire.
{ 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.
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.
{ 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.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown.
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
{ 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.
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.
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).