1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface and set the parking
brake.
2. Shift to Park (P).
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. Remove the floor mat under the
second row seat and pull up the
carpet. Remove the floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out. Take the jack
and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, then remove the spacer cone. Remove the spare
tire.
4. Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to crate slack in the cable. Remove
the bracket from the spare tire.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel
side up) under the vehicle body,
near the tire that needs to be
replaced.
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6. 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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