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14. Tighten the wheel
nuts firmly in a
crisscross sequence
as shown.
Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on your
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover
on the compact spare, you could damage
the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare tire. It will note fit. Store the wheel cover
in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (CTS Only)
{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.
After you have put the compact spare tire on your
vehicle, you will need to store the flat tire in
your trunk.
Remove the foam support so that the flat tire will
fit in the storage area. Place the flat tire with
the appearance-side face down and store the
jack container in the center of the tire. See
the diagram for more information.
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can.
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