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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
5. Remove the wing nut prior to removing the
retainer from the wheel.
Wing Nut
6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable.
Lifting Spare Tire
7. Pull the retainer through the center of the
wheel.
Retainer
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as
far from the edge of the roadway as
possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P).
5. Turn the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK)
position.
6. Chock both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite the jacking position. For
example, if the right driver’s wheel is being
changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being lifted or raised.
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 being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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