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.
Compact Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down)
Jack
Cargo Area Floor
Tire/Wheel Retainer Nut
Jack Handle
Wheel Wrench
- Place the jack handle (E) and wheel wrench (F) back in their
original location in the passenger side of the cargo area.
- 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).
- Place the compact spare tire (A), valve stem pointed down, back
in its original location in the center of the cargo area.
- Turn the tire/wheel retainer nut (D) clockwise to secure it on
the compact spare tire (A).
- 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:
- If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the center wheel cap before
storing the flat tire.
- Place the flat tire on the rear cargo area floor panel with the valve
stem facing up.
- Use the tire tie-down straps located under the floor panel to secure the
flat tire.
- Hook the end closest to the buckle, to the front cargo hooks.
- Pass the straps through the center hole of the wheel.
- Attach the other end of the straps to the cargo hooks.
- 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.
Return the jack and tools to the left side of the compartment after use.