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 or the spare tire and tools, do the following:

1. Place the wheel wrench into the bag.
2. Use the hook and loop fastener straps to secure the bag to the jack.




Install the jack in the left side panel of cargo area and secure it with the wing bolt.

3. Remove the wheel stow rod from the left side of the floor compartment.



4. Screw the threaded wheel stow rod onto the spare tire bracket. The final position of the wheel stow rod must be turned to the farthest forward position.
5. If your vehicle has a cap, remove the cap from the center of the load floor. Position the rod through the hole.
6. Place the flat, or damaged tire, face down, on the load floor with the threaded wheel stow rod sticking up through the center hole of the wheel.
7. Install the nut onto the wheel stow rod and tighten.
8. If your vehicle has a rear compartment storage panel/cover, reinstall the panel/cover in either the center or upper position. See Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover for more information.

The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible.