10-68 Vehicle Care
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WARNING
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can
slip off the jack and roll over
or fall causing injury or death.
Find a level place to change the
tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatic
transmission in P (Park)
or a manual transmission
in 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do
not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to
remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks on
both sides of the tire at the
opposite corner of the tire
being changed.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (B),
use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (A).
A. Wheel Block
B. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
(Manual) on page 2‑9 or Liftgate
(Power) on page 2‑10.
2. Lift the load floor up.
Coin/Pierce Jack with One-Piece
Wrench
A. Extension
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Jack