The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack and spare tire.
NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack.
Open the trunk.
Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
Opening The Access Panel
Rotate the fastener securing the spare tire counterclock- wise to remove it.
Spare Tire Fastener
Remove the spare tire.
Rotate the fastener securing the jack counterclockwise to remove it.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge
Jack Fastener
6. Remove the wheel chocks, jack and lug wrench assem- bly from under the spare tire. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. 7
Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Apply the parking brake.
Place the gear selector into PARK.
Turn off the ignition.
Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position using the provided wheel chocks. For example, if changing the right front tire, chock the left rear wheel. Place both chocks under the tire.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
NOTE: When the following label is present, the spare tire must be used for the rear wheel(s) only. For a flat front tire, you must first install the spare on one of the rear tires. Then, follow the jacking instructions for front tire replace- ment and replace the front road wheel with the wheel removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Jack Warning Label
Remove the spare tire, jack, wheel chocks, and lug wrench.
Spare Tire Label
If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
Jacking Locations
Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.
NOTE: If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide the jack on its side and rotate it up into position.
Front Jacking Location
Remove the lug nuts and tire.
Mount the spare tire.
Rear Jacking Location
Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
Mounting Spare Tire
NOTE:
For vehicles that are equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
Refer to “Tires—General Information” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for additional warnings, cautions, and information about the spare tire, its use, and opera- tion.
8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifications” for proper lug nut torque.
Stow the wheel chocks, jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure the base of the jack faces the front of the vehicle before tightening down the fastener.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Mount the road tire on the axle.
Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifica-
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
The Tire Service Kit is located in the trunk.
tions” for proper lug nut torque.
After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
