1. Turn the spare tire hoist shaft end counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench to loosen the cable sufficiently enough to allow the cable end retainer go through center hole of the temporary spare tire.

2. Insert the retainer through the center hole of the temporary tire (with the outside of the tire facing up).

3. Turn the hoist shaft end clockwise with the wheel nut wrench to wind the cable up completely until you hear a few clicking sounds. Confirm that the temporary spare tire holding cable has been wound up completely by shaking the temporary tire.

CAUTION

If the temporary spare tire is not stored securely, it could damage adjacent areas of the vehicle and make an abnormal noise.

4. Place the wheel nut wrench and extension back into the tool bag and store the jack and tool bag in their storage locations.

5. Fit the lid of the cargo area.

CAUTION

• When stowing a flat tire in the spare tire holder, turn the hoist shaft end only slowly. If it is turned quickly, the wheel disc of the flat tire could be damaged.

• A full-size flat tire should be stowed in the spare tire holder in an emergency only. After having the flat tire repaired, immediately swap it with the temporary spare tire.

• Remember that the tread width of a flat tire is wider than that of the temporary spare tire. When carrying a flat tire stowed in the spare tire holder, make sure the tire does not touch any obstacles.