The spare tire is stored in the spare tire holder located under the cargo area.

The spare tire holder has a hoist mechanism that can lower and raise the spare tire easily.

The spare tire holder is designed to carry only the following kinds of tires.

• the temporary spare tire that came with your vehicle
• a full-size flat tire

A full size flat tire should be stowed in the spare tire holder in an emergency only.

After having the full-size flat tire repaired, immediately swap it with the temporary spare tire.

Before using the temporary spare tire, carefully read “Temporary spare tire” for instructions and precautions.

• Removing the spare tire
• Re-storage of spare tire