Make sure the spare tire
is
stored securely. Push,
pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire.
If
it moves,
use the ratchevwheel wrench to tighten the cable.
See
Changing a Flat Tire on page
5-71.
The purpose of regular rotation
is
to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation
is the most important. See “Part
A:
Scheduled
Maintenance Services,” in Section
6,
for scheduled
rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
patterns shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear
inflation pressures as shown on the CertificationRire
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and
Specifications
on
page
5-99.
Rust
or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which
it
is
fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come
off
and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do
this;
but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if you need to,
to get all the rust or
dirt
off.
See “Changing a
Flat Tire”
in
the Index.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
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