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5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 under Removing the
Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-73 to replace the
floor cargo organizer and lock in place.
6. Place the flat, or damaged tire, face down, on the
load floor with the threaded wheel stow rod sticking
up through the center hole of the load floor and
center hole of the wheel.
Vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 (L66) engine
and aluminum wheels, must remove the center
cap from the wheel prior to placing it on the load
floor. To remove the center cap, tap the cap
from the backside of the wheel, then place the
wheel on the load floor.
7. Place the wheel retainer bolt onto the wheel stow
rod and tighten.
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
the 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 the vehicle, stop
as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire
is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to
perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can
finish your trip and have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced at your convenience. Of course, it is best
to replace the spare with a full-size tire as soon as
possible. The spare tire will last longer and be in good
shape in case it is needed again.
Notice: When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle 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.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice: Tire chains will not fit your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.
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