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.

To store the flat tire:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.
2. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. For more information, see "Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools" next in this section.
3. Install the cargo cover. For more information, see Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover .

Aluminum Wheel





Steel Wheel




4. Route the tie-down strap through the tire as shown in the graphic



5. Attach the strap to the cargo tie-downs in the rear of the vehicle.
6. Tighten the tie-down strap.

Use the diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire once you are done using it.

1. Retainer

2. Cover

3. Spare Tire

4. Wing Nut

5. Jack and Wheel Wrench

6. Strap

7. Bolt

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.
2. Install the strap (F) on the floor of the spare tire compartment.
3. Place the jack and wheel wrench (E) over the bolt (G), making sure the strap is securely stored, under the jack and wheel wrench.
4. Secure the jack and wheel wrench (E) with the wing nut (D).
5. With the valve stem up, place the spare tire (C) on the compartment floor.
6. Make sure the bolt  (G) passes through the wheel center.
7. Install the spare tire cover (B).
8. Secure the spare tire and tools with the retainer (A).

The compact spare tire storage area is designed only for the compact spare tire, the standard tire cannot be stored there.