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Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot f rom driving. Place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up. Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off
the ground.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch. Remove the wheel cover by
caref ully prying under its edge
with the flat tip of the extension.
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13.
14.
12.
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WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
JACKING POINTS
EXTENSION
WHEEL NUT
WHEEL COVER
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Before mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt off the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub
with a clean cloth. Wipe the
hub carefully; it may be hot
from driving.Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack. Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts f ully.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern.
Have the wheel nut torque
checked at the nearest
automotive service facility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
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17. 16.
15.
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BRAKE HUB
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Remove the carpet from the Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the box in the wheel of the
flat tire.
Remove the center cap (if
equipped) bef ore storing the f lat
tire in the cargo area well.
Install the spare tire casing in
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21.
19.
22.23.
24.EX models
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SPACER CONE
WING BOLT
For normal tire
For compact
spare tire
CARPET
SPARE TIRE
CASING
CENTER CAP BOX
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spare tire casing and store it in
the casing.
tire well. the original position in the spare
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Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to(see
page ).
Store the center cap in the cargo
area. Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Store the tools in the spare tire
casing and the jack in its holder.
Turn the jack’s end bracket
clockwise to lock it in place, and
reinstall the cover.
Place the cargo area f loor in its
original position. Close the hatch.
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26.27.
28.
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U.S. models only
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FLOOR
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Make sure the wire support ring is
hooked into the clips around the
edge of the wheel cover.Align the valve mark on the wheel
cover to the tire valve on the
wheel, then install the wheel cover.
Make sure the wire support ring is
ontheoutersideof thetirevalve
as shown.
1. 2.
3.
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CLIPSCLIPS WIRE SUPPORT RING
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µ
µ If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It
is very dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front) and lift them
off the ground. The other two tires
remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle. T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
Emergency Towing
374
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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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 specif ied 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 f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.The temperature grade
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure. The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
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Temperature
Tire L abeling
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles), Tire L abeling
383
(4) (3) (2)(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
TIRE LABELING EXAMPLE
Tire Size
Maximum Tire Pressure
Maximum Tire Load Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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Warning:that is properly inflated and not for this tire is established for a tire
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As an added safety
feature, your vehicle
has been equipped
with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPM S) that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one
or more of your tires is
significantly under- inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inf late them to
the proper pressure.
Maximum Load Rating Means the
load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible inf lation pressure f or
that tire.
Recommended Inf lation Pressure
The cold tire inf lation pressure
recommended by the manuf acturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI)
Means the projections within the
principal grooves designed to give a
visual indication of the degrees of
wear of the tread.
Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inf lated to
the inf lation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manuf acturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inf lation
pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a
dif f erent size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire
inf lation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inf lation
pressure f or those tires.)
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U.S. models only
Tire Labeling, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal Explanation
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(T PMS) Required Federal
Explanation
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Braking System .285
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .124
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .327
..............................
Brake Lights .330
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 326
.........
Front Turn Signal Lights . 325
.................................
Headlights .321
..........................
Parking Lights .324
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 327
............................
Specif ications .381
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .321
..........................
Cargo Area Light .160
............................
Capacities Chart .380
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
.............................
Carrying Cargo .256
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
..................................
Ceiling Light .159
..............................
Center Pockets .157
...................................
Center Tray .156
........................
Certif ication Label .378 ............................................
Chains .342
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .349
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .312
......................................
When to .299
...
Charging System Indicator . 63,364
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 262
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 47
.............................
Lower Anchor .47
............................
Tether Anchor .51
................
Childproof Door Locks . 134
.............................
Climate Control .162
.........................
Clock, Setting the .220
........................
CO in the Exhaust .387
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 263
..............................
Compact Spare .348
.................
Console Compartment . 155
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .315
....................................
Checking .250
.........................
Proper Solution .315
...............
Temperature Indicator . 67Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .387
............
Cruise Control Operation . 222
.........................
Customer Service .394
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 60
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 123
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 396
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
......
Def rosting the Windows . 165, 166
....................................
Dimensions .380
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 120
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
..................................
Engine Oil .249
........................
Directional Signals .120
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .286
............................
Disc Player .173, 188
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .314
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Doors...................
Auto Door Locking . 109
...............
Auto Door Unlocking . 110
............
Childproof Door Locks . 134
............
Locking and Unlocking . 133
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 382
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .261
....................................
Economy .251
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 332 ...................................
Fan, Interior .164
.........................................
Features .161
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 245
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .332
...............................................
Oil .313
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 125
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 349
.....................................
Floor Mats .331
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
..........................................
Brake .319
..................
Windshield Washer . 317
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .212
........................
Four-way Flashers .125
............................
Front Airbags .10, 25
........................
Eco Assist System .264
................
Ecological Drive Display . 81
................................
ECON Button .127
..................................
ECON Mode .127
..............................
Economy, Fuel .251
............
Emergencies on the Road . 347
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 358
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Brake System Indicator . 63,366
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 349
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 364
..................
Checking the Fuses . 369Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62, 363
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
..................
Overheated Engine . 360
.........................
Emergency Brake .151
....................
Emergency Flashers .125
...........
Emergency Hatch Opener . 140
......................
Emergency Towing .374
.......................
Emissions Controls .387
........................
Emissions Testing .390
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 315
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
.........................
If It Won’t Start .356
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
.........................
Oil Lif e Display .299
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 363
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 310
...............................
Overheating .360
............................
Specif ications .380
............................
Speed Limiter .274
.......................................
Starting .263
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 387...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
INDEX
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