IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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NOTE:
For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to
install a center cap or wheel cover on the
8. Install the wheel bolts with the threaded
end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning
the wheel bolt wrench counterclockwise.
10. 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
wheel bolt has been tightened twice
11. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and
flat tire.
12. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt
to ensure that all wheel bolts are properly
seated against the wheel. If in doubt about
the correct tightness, have them checked
with a torque wrench by an authorized
dealer or at a service station.
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
T
IRE
S
ERVICE
K
IT
S
TORAGE
The Tire Service Kit is located in the rear storage
compartment inside a storage container.
Located inside the container are a screwdriver
and the emergency fuel funnel. To access the
Tire Service Kit open the liftgate and remove the
load floor.
Tire Service Kit Location
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.
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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