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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Handling a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Stop in a safe place. After repairing or changing the flat as
appropriate, go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the damaged tire repaired or
replaced.
Changing a Flat Tire*
Before Changing the Tire
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface.
2. Change the gear to Park (P) and apply the parking brake.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the vehicle off.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
1. Open the tailgate. Turn on the cargo lights
located on the inside of the tailgate, if necessary
(see page 41). Push the rear edge of the
handle on the floor lid and open the lid.
2. Take out the cargo floor box.
3. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench, and jack handle
bar out of the tool case.
4. Remove the cover on the cargo area lining to
access the shaft for the spare tire hoist.
*if equipped
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Handle
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Tool case
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Cover
5. Put the wheel nut wrench with the jack handle
bar on the hoist shaft. Turn the wrench to the
left (counter-clockwise) to lower the spare tire
to the ground.
6. Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to create
slack in the cable. Remove the bracket from the
spare tire.
7. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs
to be replaced.
8. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the
wheel nut wrench.
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket
Handle
Cargo Floor Box
Tool Case
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Jack Handle Bar
Bracket