tire by turning the lug wrench on the winch
extension clockwise until it clicks/ratchets
three times to make sure the cable is tight.
NOTE:
Double check to ensure the tire is snug
against the underbody of the vehicle. Dam-
age to the winch cable may result if the
vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use
with the jack wrench extension tool only. Use
of air wrench or power tool may damage the
winch.
13. Lower the jack to the fully closed position.
Return the tools to the proper positions in
the tool bag. Fold the flap on the tool bag
under the tools and roll the tools in the bag
underneath the others. Use the V elcro
straps to secure the tool bag to the jack
with the lug wrench on the forward side of
the jack. Expand the jack on the bracket by
turning the thumb screw clockwise until it
is tight to prevent rattles.
14. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of
the cargo area. Roll up and store the Jack,
Tool Kit and Tire Changing Instructions.
Reinstall the cover for the jack in the rear
storage bin.
15. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire
repaired as soon as possible and properly
secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a colli-
sion or hard stop, could endanger the occu-
pants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack
parts and the spare tire in the places pro-
vided.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone
shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.
Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
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 fol-
low this warning may result in serious injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning
the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for proper lug nut torque.
5. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut
torque with a torque wrench to ensure that
all lug nuts are properly seated against the
wheel.
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