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WARNINGS

Never get underneath a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you or

someone else could be seriously injured.

Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the

road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.
If using a jack other than the one

provided as original equipment with your
vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications.

Note: Passengers should not remain in your
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.

1.

Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.

2. Place the transmission in park (P) and

turn the engine off.

3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.

4. Remove the wing nut that secures the

spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.

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5. Remove the jack from the foam holder.

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

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6. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.

7.

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.

8. The vehicle jacking points are shown

here, and are depicted on the warning
label on the jack.

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9. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills

show the location of the jacking points.

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