the compact spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size
tire repaired or replaced.
Vehicles with a compact spare tire:
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface and set the parking
brake.
2. Automatic transmission/Continuously variable transmission models: Shift to
Park (P).
Manual transmission models: Shift to Reverse (R).
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
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Getting Ready to Change the Tire
Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out. Take the
jack, jack handle bar, and wheel nut
wrench out of the tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, then remove the spacer cone. Then, remove the
spare tire.
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4. Place the spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire
that needs to be replaced.
5. Loosen each wheel nut about one
turn using the wheel nut wrench.
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Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking
point closest to the tire to be
changed.
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as
shown in the image) until the top of
the jack contacts the jacking point.
Make sure that the jacking point tab
is resting in the jack notch.
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