Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{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.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
To store the flat tire:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-12 for
more information.
2. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear
storage compartment and put the compartment cover
back on. For more information, see “Storing the
Compact Spare Tire and Tools” next in this section.
3. Install the cargo cover. For more information,
see Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover on
page 2-48.
Aluminum Wheel
5-106