Filter
Top Products
Storing The Jack and Spare Tire
1.
Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem
pointed down.
2.
Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel, making sure it
is
properly attached. Attach the ratchet, with the
UP
side facing
you,
to
the extension.
3.
Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear
door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet clockwise until the tire
is against the underside
of
the vehicle.
You will hear two“c1icks” when the tire is up all the way. Try to move
the tire with your hands to make sure it is securely in place.
Return the jacking equipment to the proper location. Secure the items and
replace the jack cover.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after
a
time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should
be
60
psi
(420
kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly
inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits
for distances up to
3,000
miles
(5
000
km),
so
you can finish your trip and
have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s
best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need
it
again.
I
NOTICE:
Don’t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on
the rails.
That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts
of
your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare
on
some other vehicle.
5-34