WHEELS AND TIRES
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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WARNING
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The jack must correctly engage the jack
attachment.
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Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-
slippery surface.
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Never allow any part of your body to be
extended under a vehicle supported by a
jack.
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Use the jack intended for the vehicle when
changing a tire. For any other job, use
stands to support the vehicle.
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Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in the Park (P) position.
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Block the wheels standing on the ground,
use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
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The jack should be kept well-greased and
clean, and should not be damaged.
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No objects should be placed between the
base of jack and the ground, or between
the jack and the attachment bar on the
vehicle.
NOTE
The jack provided with your vehicle is
intended to be used only in temporary situa-
tions such as changing wheels in the event of
a flat tire. Only the jack that came with your
particular model should be used to lift the
vehicle. If the vehicle needs to be lifted more
frequently or for a prolonged period, using a
garage jack or hoist is recommended. Always
follow this device’s instructions for use.
3.
Take out the jack*, lug wrench*, the tool for
removing the plastic covers on the wheel
bolts and the towing eyelet stowed under the
floor of the cargo compartment.
Tool for removing the plastic covers on the wheel bolts
Remove the plastic covers on the wheel bolts.
4. Block the wheels that are on the ground with
wooden blocks or large stones.
5.
Lug wrench and towing eyelet
Screw the towing eyelet into the lug wrench
as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet must be screwed into the
lug wrench as far as possible.
6. With the vehicle still on the ground, use the
lug wrench/towing eyelet to loosen the
wheel bolts ½ – 1 turn by exerting downward
(counterclockwise) pressure.