Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat Load Floor (Wagon)

1. Return all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover on.

2. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag, if there is one.

3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.

A. Hook

A. Hook
B. Liftgate Striker
C. Wheel Spoke
D. Wheel Spoke
E. D-rings

4. Route one of the hooks (A), at the end of the cable provided, through the liftgate striker (B).

5. Slide both D-rings (E) on each side of the vehicle as far rearward as they will go.

6. Route one hook (A) under the wheel spoke (C) and place the hook into the slot in the cargo rail on the driver side of the vehicle.

7. Slide the D-ring (E) on that side forward to engage the hook.

8. Route the other hook under the wheel spoke (D) and place the hook into the slot in the cargo rail on the passenger side of the vehicle.

9. Slide the D-ring (E) on that side forward to engage the hook.

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