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Storing the Compact Spare Tire

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.


Object Number: 2010285  Size: G1
  1. Compact Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down)

  2. Jack

  3. Cargo Area Floor

  4. Tire/Wheel Retainer Nut

  5. Jack Handle

  6. Wheel Wrench

  1. Place the jack handle (E) and wheel wrench (F) back in their original location in the passenger side of the cargo area.
  2. Place the jack (B) back in its original location on the driver side of the cargo area and close the latch over the jack (B).
  3. Place the compact spare tire (A), valve stem pointed down, back in its original location in the center of the cargo area.
  4. Turn the tire/wheel retainer nut (D) clockwise to secure it on the compact spare tire (A).
  5. Close the cargo area floor (C).

Storing the Full-Size Flat Tire

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.

The standard tire cannot be stored in the compact spare tire storage area.

To store the standard flat tire:

  1. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the center wheel cap before storing the flat tire.
  2. Place the flat tire on the rear cargo area floor panel with the valve stem facing up.

  3. Object Number: 2030951  Size: G1
  4. Use the tire tie-down straps located under the floor panel to secure the flat tire.
  5. Hook the end closest to the buckle, to the front cargo hooks.

  6. Object Number: 2030953  Size: G1
  7. Pass the straps through the center hole of the wheel.

  8. Object Number: 2030958  Size: G1
  9. Attach the other end of the straps to the cargo hooks.
  10. Position the tire edge against the rear center end of the floor panel. Pull the end of the straps to make sure the tire is secure.

Store the compact spare tire properly after use.


Object Number: 1959623  Size: G1

Return the jack and tools to the left side of the compartment after use.