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NOTE:

Tire should be stowed with the “beauty” side

up. Storing the tire upside down may result in scratching
or damage to the wheel face. Continue winching up the
tire until you hear the winch “ratchet” three times.
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the
underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable
may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.

WARNING!

Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact type tools may damage the winch mecha-
nism.

12. Reinstall the rubber plug into the floor of the cargo
area.

JUMP STARTING

If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be
used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.

WARNING!

Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or
allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes
in eyes or on skin, flush contaminated area immedi-
ately with large quantities of water.
A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away
from the vent holes.
Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source that has a greater than 12 volt system, i.e. Do
not use a 24 volt power source.

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