Vehicle Care 313
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
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Warning
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.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
1. Replace the wheel wrench in
the tool bag and the jack and
tools in their original storage
location.
2. Remove the strap.
3. Place the flat tire in the storage
compartment with the valve
stem up.
4. Place the loop end of the strap
through the left rear cargo
tie-down.
Place the hook end of the strap
through the loop and pull it until
the strap is securely fastened
to the cargo tie down.
5. Insert the strap through the
wheel, as shown.
6. Attach the hook to the right
rear cargo tie-down.
7. Tighten the strap and secure it
using the buckle.
8. Replace the load floor.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as possible.
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