WARNING:
The tire pressure monitoring system is not a substitute for manually checking tire pressures. You should periodically check tire pressures using a pressure gauge. Failure to correctly maintain tire pressures could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
WARNING:
If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it may not function. |
Note:
You should only use tire sealants in roadside emergencies as they may cause damage to the tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system indicator light illuminates when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full function of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the tire pressure monitoring system sensors. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information
WARNING:
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. |
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire, then it is intended for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with a road wheel and tire assembly that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by us. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly is defined as a spare wheel and tire assembly that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has a label on the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not:
- Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
- Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label.
- Tow a trailer.
- Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
- Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time.
- Use commercial car washing equipment.
- Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following:
- Handling, stability and braking performance.
- Comfort and noise.
- Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
- Winter weather driving capability.
- Wet weather driving capability.
- All-wheel driving capability
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
- Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
- Use more than one dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly at a time.
- Use commercial car washing equipment.
- Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly can lead to impairment of the following:
- Handling, stability and braking performance.
- Comfort and noise.
- Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
- Winter weather driving capability.
- Wet weather driving capability.
- All-wheel driving capability
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly additional caution should be given to:
- Towing a trailer.
- Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body.
- Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING:
Never place anything between the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING:
Never place anything between the vehicle jack and your vehicle.
WARNING:
It is recommended that the wheels of the vehicle be chocked, and that no person should remain in a vehicle that is being jacked.
WARNING:
The jack supplied with this vehicle is only intended for changing wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other than when you are changing a wheel in an emergency.
WARNING:
Check that the vehicle jack is not damaged or deformed and the thread is lubricated and clean.
WARNING:
The jack should be used on level firm ground wherever possible.
WARNING:
Use only the specified jacking points. If you use other positions, you may damage the body, steering, suspension, engine, braking system or the fuel lines.
WARNING:
No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack. |
Note:
The jack does not require maintenance or additional lubrication over the service life of your vehicle.

- Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard flashers.
- Place the transmission in park (P) and turn the engine off.
- Lift and remove the carpeted cargo area floor to access the spare tire and jack.
- Remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the spare tire.

- Remove the jack from the foam holder. Remove the flat tire retainer strap from the jack base. The lug wrench is in the left side storage foam next to the spare tire.

- Unfold the lug wrench for use.

- Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
- Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
Note:
Jack at the specified locations to avoid damage to the vehicle.
- The vehicle jacking points shown here are also depicted on the warning label on the jack. Small arrow-shaped marks on the vehicle sills show the location of the jacking points.

- Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle until the flat tire is completely off the ground.

- Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
Note:
If equipped with full wheel covers with exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel nuts prior to removing the wheel cover or damage to the wheel cover may occur.
- Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
- Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

- Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications.
Stowing the flat tire
- Put the jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.
- Unblock the wheels.
- Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargo area. Secure with the flat tire retainer strap by following the next steps:

- Locate the cargo tie-down near the seatback. Push the loop of the retainer strap through the tie-down. Thread the non-loop end through the loop.

- Weave the retainer strap through the wheel openings.
- Locate the front cargo tie-down at the opposite corner of the cargo area to the tie-down used in Step 4. Thread the retainer strap through the tie-down and pull tight.
- Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.
