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4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to
the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly
engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire
and install the spare tire.WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped), and
tire. Remove the cover by hand. Do not pry it off.
7. Mount the spare tire.
NOTE: For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to
install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
However, when reinstalling the road tire, follow the
procedure under “Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installa-
tion” in place of the remaining steps in this procedure.
Jack Engagement Locations
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8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. To
avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to
the ground.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The
correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lb. (135 N·m). If
in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked
with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a
service station.
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure the base
of the jack faces the rear of the vehicle before tightening
down the fastener.WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is for temporary emergency use
with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity.
•Keep tire inflated to 60 psi (414 KPa) cold inflation
pressure.
•This tire is designed as an emergency spare only. Do
not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) speed.
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WARNING!
The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects
vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more
than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire
inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or
limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace
(or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could
result in loss of vehicle control.
Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation — If
Equipped
NOTE:Do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel
cover on the compact spare. 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. For vehicles equipped
with wheel covers, perform Steps 2 and 3. For vehicles
equipped with center caps, proceed to Step 4.
2. Install two lug nuts on the mounting studs, which are
on each side of the stud that is in alignment with the
valve stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to
the ground.
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NOTE:Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Stability
Program,” or “Traction Control” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for further information.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween “1st” and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage
may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no
transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Without The Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved
method of towing without the ignition key is with a
flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Bulb Replacement..................... 414,415
Bulbs, Light .......................... 75,414
Calibration, Compass ..................... 187
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 421
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 319
Oil (Engine) .......................... 380
Power Steering ........................ 272
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 393
Car Washes ............................ 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............72,318
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 322
Cellular Phone ........................ 85,232
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 419
Certification Label ....................... 322
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 351
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 288 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 375
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 71
Checks, Safety ........................... 71
Child Restraint .................... 61,63,66,68
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............65,66
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 315
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 403
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 386
Clock ........................ 193,194,198,208
Cold Weather Operation ................... 250
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 231
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 299
Compass .............................. 186
Compass Calibration ..................... 187
Compass Variance ....................... 187
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 182
456 INDEX

Flash-To-Pass........................... 131
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 351
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 251
Fluid, Brake ........................... 423
Fluid Capacities ......................... 421
Fluid Leaks ............................. 75
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 399
Brake .............................. 396
Cooling System ....................... 390
Engine Oil ........................... 378
Power Steering ........................ 272
Fluids ................................ 422
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 422
Fog Lights .......................... 129,170
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 124
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 365
Fuel ................................. 314
Adding ............................. 319 Additives
............................ 317
Clean Air ............................ 315
Conserving .......................... 182
Ethanol ............................. 315
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 319
Gasoline ............................ 314
Gauge .............................. 165
Materials Added ....................... 317
Methanol ............................ 315
Octane Rating ...................... 314,422
Requirements ......................... 314
Saver Mode .......................... 182
Specifications ......................... 422
Tank Capacity ........................ 421
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 182
Fuel Saver ............................. 182
Fuel System Caution ..................... 320
Fueling ............................... 319
Fuses ................................ 407
460 INDEX

TIREFIT.............................. 340
Tires ............................ 75,296,451
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 302
Air Pressure .......................... 296
Changing ......................... 351,354
Compact Spare ........................ 299
Flat Changing ........................ 351
General Information .................... 296
High Speed .......................... 299
Inflation Pressures ..................... 297
Jacking ........................... 353,354
Life of Tires .......................... 302
Load Capacity ........................ 292
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 305
Pressure Warning Light .................. 174
Quality Grading ....................... 451
Radial .............................. 299
Replacement ......................... 302
Rotation ............................ 304 Safety
........................... 287,296
Sizes ............................... 288
Snow Tires ........................... 304
Spare Tire ........................... 351
Spinning ............................ 300
Trailer Towing ........................ 331
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 301
To Open Hood .......................... 126
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 328
Towing ............................... 324
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 100
Behind a Motor Home .................. 336
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 366
Guide .............................. 328
Recreational .......................... 336
Weight .............................. 328
Towing Assistance ....................... 100
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 336
Traction Control ......................... 280
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