5. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise until the
wheel is drawn into place against the underside of
the vehicle. Continue to rotate until you feel the
winch mechanism slip, or click three or four times. It
cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire sev-
eral times to ensure it is firmly in place.
NOTE:
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced immediately.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the
vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire
in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
REINSTALLING THE JACK AND
TOOLS
1. Tighten the jack all the way down by turning the jack
turn-screw counterclockwise until the jack is snug.
2. Position the jack and tools into bracket assembly.
Make sure the lug wrench is under the jack near the
jack turn-screw. Snap tools into bracket assembly
clips. Install the jack into bracket assembly and turn
the jack turn-screw clockwise until jack is snug into
bracket assembly.
3. Place the jack and tool bracket assembly in the stor-
age position holding the jack by the jack turn-screw,
slip the jack and tools under the seat so that the
bottom slot engages into the fastener on the floor.
NOTE:
Ensure that the jack and tool bracket assembly
slides into the front hold down location.
4. Turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure to the floor
pan. Reinstall the plastic cover.
Stowing The Flat Or Spare
Jack And Tools Bracket Assembly
Jack Hold Down Fastener
Wing Bolt/Jack And Tools
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