1. Take the wheel nut wrench and extension out of the tool bag. Refer to “Maintenance tools”.

2. Remove the subfloor storage lid in the cargo area.

3. Take out the jack.

4. Locate the hex-head hoist shaft end inside the hole.

5. Fit the extension onto the hex-head hoist shaft end.

6. Fit the wheel nut wrench onto the extension.

7. Turn the hoist shaft end counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench until the temporary spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle.

CAUTION

• Be sure to remove (not simply keep it open) the subfloor storage lid before turning the wheel nut wrench, otherwise the lid may be damaged.

• Do not put your fingers into the center hole of the temporary spare tire while you pulling it out, because they might be pinched in between the wheel and the retainer.

8. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the temporary spare tire.

9. After the temporary spare tire is removed from the cable, the cable must be wound up completely by turning the hoist nut shaft clockwise until you hear a clicking sound. Also visually inspect the cable to make certain that there is no longer any slack present.

WARNING

• Do not use the extension when turning the wheel nuts. If you did, you would not be able to achieve sufficient tightening torque. The wheel nuts could then come loose, resulting in a serious accident.

• When using the spare tire hoist: After the temporary spare tire is removed from the cable, wind the cable up completely until the retainer at end of the cable sits against the underside of the vehicle. Driving with the cable not retracted fully could result in damage to the adjacent under floor parts and lead to a serious accident.

• 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.

Never stow a full-size tire that is not flat in the spare tire holder.

Doing so can result in damage to adjacent under floor parts and can lead to a serious accident.

CAUTION

When using the spare tire hoist: Do not use air tools or power tools to turn the spare tire hoist shaft end.

If you do, it could result in severe mechanical damage to the spare tire hoist.