WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice
page 309. If
in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by an authorized
dealer or at a service station.
7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with
a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are prop-
erly seated against the wheel.
PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR —
IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Portable Air Com-
pressor. Use the Portable Air Compressor located in the
side compartment of the cargo area to inflate the inflat-
able tire to 60 psi (4.2 Bar).
Portable Air Compressor Usage With Inflatable Spare
Tire
1. Remove the Portable Air Compressor from the stor-
age location.
2. Raise the vehicle as described in the
Jacking Instructions section.
3. Install the inflatable spare tire as
described in the Jacking Instructions sec-
tion in this manual. Make sure that the
valve stem is located near the ground,
and then screw the air hose of the Portable Air Com-
pressor to the valve stem.
4. Uncoil the power plug and connect it to
the vehicles 12 Volt power outlet.
5. Always start the engine before turning
ON the Portable Air Compressor.
6. Switch the power button ON.
7. Inflate the tire to 60 psi (4.2 bar) recom-
mended as per the label on the wheel or,
if equipped, with the inflatable spare tire
pressure indicated on the Tire And Load-
ing Information Label located on the driver-side door
opening.
NOTE:
If the tire is overinflated, use the deflation button to
reduce the tire air pressure.
8. After the tire reaches the recommended
pressure, lower the vehicle with the jack
as described in the Jacking Instructions
section.
9. Remove the speed limit label sticker from
the Portable Air Compressor and place it
on the center of the steering wheel.
10. Return the Portable Air Compressor to the foam
tray and secure it with the strap. Store the foam
tray in the cargo area.
Portable Air Compressor
1—PowerPlug
2 — Deflation Button
3 — Pressure Gauge
4 — Power Button
5 — Air Hose
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