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NOTICE:

Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.

11. Don’t try to put the wheel cover on your 

compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel
cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire
repaired or replaced.

NOTICE:

Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. 
If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools

CAUTION:

Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.

After you’ve put the compact tire on your vehicle, 
you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.