Jacking and Tire Changing
WARNING:
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Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
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The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING
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Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Place the gear selector into PARK (P).
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Turn OFF the ignition.
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Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the driver’s front tire, block the passenger’s rear tire.
Wheel Blocked
Note:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
JACK LOCATION
The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargo area, below the load floor.
Load Floor Handle
Lift up on the load floor handle to access the jack and tools in the cargo area.
Jack And Tools Storage Cover
To remove, press down firmly on the upper tabs of the jack storage cover to release.
Thumb Screw Location
Rotate the plastic thumb screw on the end of the jack to loosen the jack and remove from the bracket.
Jack Removal
SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow the spare, use the jack handle/lug wrench connected to the square socket extension to rotate the “spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening.
Spare Tire Location
CAUTION:
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or power tool may damage the winch.
SPARE TIRE REMOVAL
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle. The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear cargo area on the outside of the vehicle.
For spare tire removal, see the following steps:
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Remove the jack tools from the bag.
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Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from storage compartment floor.
Winch Plug Location
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Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the lug wrench handle and extension to completely lower the spare tire. Keep turning the handle counterclockwise until the winch stops.
CAUTION:
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or power tool may damage the winch.
Winch Location
Wrench Rotation
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Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it vertically behind the rear fascia/bumper.
Spare Tire
Note:
Depending on the vehicle trim, the vehicle may come equipped with both, a metal retainer and plastic plate or a metal retainer only when removing the spare "⇨Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped".
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Pull the metal stamping toward you to release it from the plastic plate (if equipped).
Spare Tire Retainer
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Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension tube and winch cable. Rotate the metal stamping and push it through the hole in the plastic plate (if applicable) and wheel.
Sleeve And Cable
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If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire retainer and plastic plate. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to remove the protective plate from the steel spare wheel.
Releasing Protective Plate
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
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Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
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Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
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Apply the parking brake firmly and set the transmission in PARK.
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Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
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Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
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Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
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Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
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If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
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To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
Jack Warning Label
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
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Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground.
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Assemble the jack and jacking tools.
Jack And Tool Assembly
Note:
Placement for the front and rear jacking locations are critical. See the following images for proper jacking locations.
Jacking Locations
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For the front tire, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Front Lifting Point
Front Jacking Location
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For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Rear Lifting Point
Rear Jacking Location
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Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire.
WARNING:
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
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Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
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Install the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury.
Mounting Spare Tire
CAUTION:
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
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Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
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Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by an authorized dealer or at a service station "⇨WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS".
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Push out the small center cap using the jack tool from inside the aluminum road wheel and position the wheel behind the rear fascia/bumper with the protective plate facing outward.
Installing Protective Plate On Damaged Wheel
Note:
The plastic plate will prevent the road wheel from being scratched when sliding it under the vehicle.
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Insert the two long tubes on the plastic protective plate in the lug holes of the road wheel. Push the end of the winch’s cable, spring, steel sleeve and stamped cone shape wheel plate though the road wheel and protective plate.
Installing Winch
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Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protective plate until it is directly under the winch and between the rear fascia/bumper and exhaust system heat shields. Raise the tire by turning the lug wrench on the winch extension clockwise until it clicks/ratchets three times to make sure the cable is tight.
Wrench Rotation
Note:
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
Road Wheel Installed In Spare Location
CAUTION:
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or power tool may damage the winch.
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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.
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Lower the jack to the fully closed position. Return the tools to the proper positions in the tool bag. Fold the flap on the tool bag under the tools and roll the tools in the bag underneath the others. Use the hook and loop fasteners to secure the tool bag to the jack with the lug wrench on the forward side of the jack. Expand the jack on the bracket by turning the thumb screw clockwise until it is tight to prevent rattles.
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Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo area. Roll up and store the Jack, Tool Kit and Tire Changing Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the jack in the rear storage bin.
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Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and properly secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
WARNING:
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
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