For four-door
utility
models equipped
with
an
underbody spare tire carrier, follow these instructions to
restore a spare or flat tire:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lay the tire on the ground at the rear
of
the vehicle.
Position the tire
so
that the valve stem
is
pointed
down and to the rear of the vehicle.
Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel
opening. Make sure that the retainer
is
fully
seated
across the underside of the wheel.
Attach the ratchet, with the
UP
mark facing you,
near the hook at the end
of
the jack handle. Insert the
other end, on an angle, through the hole
in
the rear
bumper and into
the
hoist shaft.
Raise the tire
fully
against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet
until
there are
two
"clicks" or "ratchets." The spare tire hoist
cannot be over-tightened.
Grasp and push against the tire to
be
sure
it
is
stored
securely and does not move.
If
You're
Stuck:
In
Sand, Mud,
Ice or
Snow
What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck
is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
"rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but
you must use caution.
'
\
CA""1C'IJ:
If'
you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured. And,
the transmission or other parts
of
the vehicle can
overheat. That could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you're
stuck, spin the wheels
as
little as possible. Don't
spin the wheels above
35 mph
(55
km/h)
as
shown
on
the speedometer.
5-39
To Next Page
Loading...
