Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
WARNING
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
To store the flat or spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.
2. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and
put the compartment cover back on.
For more information, see “Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools” next in
this section.
3. Install the cargo cover.
For more information, see Cargo Management System.
4. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.
5. Attach the strap to the cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
6. Route the strap through the wheel, as shown.
7. Attach the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
8. Tighten the strap.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can.
See also:
Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
wa ...
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant:
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard warni ...
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards
and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in
serio ...