1. Open the trunk. See
Trunk on page 2-14
for more
information.
2. Install the spare tire (F) with the valve stem up, and
line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (I). Then
place the spare tire on the compartment floor.
3. Insert the jack container (E) into the spare tire (F).
4. Insert the wheel wrench (G) and jack (H) into
the center of the compact spare tire making sure to
line up the wheel nut hole with the bolt (I) on the
compartment floor.
5. Secure the tire and wheel with the retainer (D) and
then the washer (C).
6. Reinstall the compact spare tire cover (B).
7. Secure with the center retainer (A).
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can. See
Compact Spare Tire on page 5-82
for more information.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare tire
is made to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph
(105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km),
so you can finish your trip and have your full-size
tire repaired or replaced where you want. You must
calibrate the Check Tire Pressure System after installing
or removing the compact spare. See
Pressure System on page 5-63
. Of course, it is best to
replace your spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. The compact spare tire will last longer and
be in good shape in case you need it again.
Notice:
When the compact spare is installed, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and
wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare tire on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or wheel
with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep your
compact spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:
Tire chains will not fit your compact spare.
Using them can damage your vehicle and can
damage the chains too. Do not use tire chains on
your compact spare.
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