13. Apply the repair notification label to the flat surface of the wheel.
Tire sealant contains substances that are harmful and can be fatal if
swallowed.
If accidentally swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Drink plenty of water and get medical attention immediately.
For skin or eye contact, flush with cool water and get medical attention if
necessary.
Running the engine with the vehicle in an enclosed or even partly
enclosed area can cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can cause unconsciousness and even
death.
Only run the engine to power the air compressor with the vehicle
outdoors.
Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
1. Push the rear edge of the handle on
the cargo floor lid and open the lid.
2. Push the tabs to open the tool box
lid.
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3. Take the jack, wheel nut wrench,
and jack handle bar out of the tool
box.
4. Remove the cover and the rubber
plug on the cargo area lining to
access the shaft for the spare tire
hoist. Put the wheel nut wrench
with the jack handle bar on the
hoist shaft. Turn the wrench to the
left to lower the spare tire to the
ground.
5. Keep turning the wheel nut wrench
to crate slack in the cable. Remove the bracket from the spare tire.
6. Place the spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the
tire that needs to be replaced.
7. Loosen each wheel nut about one
turn using the wheel nut wrench.
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