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Notice:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
io
brake puisation and rotor damage.
To
avoid
expensive brake repairs,
evenly
tighten
the
wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See “Capacities and
Specifications” in the index for the wheel
nut
torque
specification. Storing a
jack,
a tire
or
other equipment
in
the
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire.
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and lug nut caps in the
cause injury.
In
a sudden stop or collision,
trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
loose equipment could strike someone. Store
Notice:
Wheel covers won’t fit
on
your compact
all these
in
the proper place.
spare.
Sf
you try to
put
a
wheel cover on your
compact spare, you could damage the cover or
the spare.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need to store the flat tire
in
your trunk.
Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible.
Store the jack and wheel wrench in their compartment
in the trunk. For storage, the jack must be raised
until the screw end is flush with the edge of the jack.
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