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10. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/
bumper with the valve stem facing inward.
Push the end of the winch’s cable, spring and
steel sleeve through the front side of the road
wheel. Making sure the back of the wheel is
facing the ground when the wheel is stowed.
Installing Winch
11. Slide the road wheel on the ground until it is
directly under the winch and between the rear
fascia/bumper and exhaust system heat
shields. Raise the tire by turning the lug
wrench on the winch extension clockwise until
it clicks/ratchets three times to make sure the
cable is tight.
Storing Of Road Wheel
NOTE:
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the
underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch
cable may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire
loose.
Road Wheel Stowage
12. Lower the jack to the fully closed position.
13. Return the Jack and tools back into the jack
storage bin. Reinstall the jack storage cover by
firmly pushing down until the clips lock into
position.
14. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut
torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all
lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
15. Have the road wheel and tire repaired as soon
as possible and properly secure the spare tire,
jack and tool kit.
NOTE:
Do not drive with the spare tire installed for more
than 50 miles (80 km) at a max speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
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. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
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