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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF

EQUIPPED

Jack Location

The jack and jack wrench tool are stowed in a bag under

the front driver’s seat.

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 the danger of being hit when

operating the jack or changing the wheel.

• 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.

• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is

on a jack.

Jack And Jack-Handle Location

• 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 ve-

hicle should be jacked on a firm level surface

only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

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Spare Tire Removal

The spare tire is stowed to the underbody below the

cargo area.

1. Remove the plug located in the rear cargo area.

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Lowering/Raising Spare Tire

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with the

jack wrench tool only. Use of an air wrench or other

power tools is not recommended and they can

damage the winch.

Winch Access Plug

2. Fit the wrench tool over the drive nut. Use the

wrench to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the

spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable

to allow you to pull the tire out from under the

vehicle.

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3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.

4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it

through the center of the wheel.

Spare Tire

Retainer

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Preparations For Jacking

Jacking Instructions

1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice

or slippery areas.

WARNING!

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to

help prevent personal injury or damage to your

vehicle:

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 the danger of being hit when

operating the jack or changing the wheel.

• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from

the edge of the roadway as possible before raising

the vehicle.

• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.

• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to

be raised.

• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic

transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in

REVERSE.

• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on

a jack.

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2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Place the gear selector in PARK (automatic transmis-

sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).

5. Turn off the ignition.

• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on

a jack.

• 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.

6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally

opposite of the jacking position. For example, if

changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.

NOTE: Passengers should not remain in

the vehicle while the vehicle is being

jacked.

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NOTE: Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of the

“Tires-General Information” under “Starting And Op-

erating” for information about the spare tire, it’s use,

and operation.

WARNING! (Continued)

• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and

for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.

• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely

careful of motor traffic.

• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are

securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the

valve stem facing the ground.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on

locations other than those indicated in the Jacking

Instructions for this vehicle.

1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the

driver’s seat.

2. Remove center cap.

Jack Warning Label

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NOTE:

• There are front and rear jacking locations on each

side of the body (as indicated by the triangular lift

point symbol on the sill molding)

• Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack

is securely engaged.

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Center Cap Removal

NOTE: Before using the swivel wrench to remove the

wheel bolts be sure to remove the center cap of the

wheel by inserting the angled tab end of the swivel

wrench into the notched part of the center cap.

3. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel bolts by

turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is

still on the ground.

Front Jacking Location

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Rear Jacking Location

Jack Location

4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be

placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is

positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the

jack head is properly engaged with the lift area

closest to the wheel to be changed.

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.

5. Using the swivel wrench, raise the vehicle by turning

the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only

until the tire just clears the surface and enough

clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Mini-

mum tire lift provides maximum stability.

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6. Remove the wheel bolts and pull the wheel off the

hub. For vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels,

the center caps must be removed to remove the

wheel bolts. For vehicles equipped with steel wheels

the wheel covers must be removed to remove the

wheel bolts.

avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do

not tighten the bolts fully until the vehicle has been

lowered.

8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the

left.

9. 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 bolt has been tightened twice. For the

correct wheel bolt torque refer to “Torque Specifica-

tions” in this section. If in doubt about the correct

tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench

by your authorized dealership or service station.

WARNING!

• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the

jack, do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the

vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this

warning may result in serious injury.

• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the

wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any

sharp edges.

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10. Disassemble the jack and tools and place them in

the bag. Stow it under the driver’s seat and secure

the bag to the floor with the straps attached to the

floor of the vehicle.

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.

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.

7. Install the spare wheel and hand start the wheel

bolts. Make sure to align the pins on the hub with the

small holes on the wheel. Lightly tighten the bolts. To

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11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Have

the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

WARNING!

A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard

stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have

the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-

ately.

12. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible.

Correct the tire pressure as required.

Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap

Road Tire Installation

1 — Road Wheel

2— Wheel Cover

Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. Install the spare wheel and hand start the wheel

bolts.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,

do not tighten the wheel bolts fully until the

vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this

warning may result in personal injury.

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3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,

do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the vehicle

has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning

may result in serious injury.

4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased

leverage. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this

section for correct wheel bolt torque.

3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque

with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts

are properly seated against the wheel.

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4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased

leverage. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this

section for correct wheel bolt torque.

6. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the

valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand.

Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the

cover.

5. After 25 miles (40 km), check the wheel bolt torque

with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts

are properly seated against the wheel.

Vehicles Without Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the cone

shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly

tighten the wheel bolts.

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Spare Tire Stowage

WARNING!

Reverse instructions of the spare removal section.

Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is fro-

zen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal

injury.

Rotate the jack wrench tool on the winch drive nut

clockwise until effort becomes heavy and an audible

click is heard indicating the spare is properly stowed.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any

other booster source with a system voltage greater

than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,

alternator or electrical system may occur.

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.

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE

Preparations For Jump-Start

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be

jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery

in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster

pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improp-

erly so please follow the procedures in this section

carefully.

The battery in your vehicle is located between the left

front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash

shield.

NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack,

follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and

precautions.

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