Lowering the spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under the floor of the rear cargo compartment. It can be lowered using the crank (see previous page for location).
WARNING
When raising or lowering the spare wheel,
please keep in mind that components in the
exhaust system may be very hot.
To lower the spare wheel:
1. Fold down the lower section of the tailgate.
2. Fold up the rear section of the floor in the
cargo compartment.
3. Connect the two sections of the jack's
crank.
4. Insert the hooked end of the crank in the
spare wheel retaining attachment.
5. Lower the spare wheel under the vehicle by
turning the crank counterclockwise until it
is not possible to turn it further.
6. Pivot the toggle at the end of the cable 90
degrees to release it from the spare wheel
CAUTION
When the spare wheel is mounted on the
vehicle, the retaining cable could damage
the underside of the vehicle if it is not retracted.
7. Crank up the cable again by turning the
crank clockwise.
8. Place the wheel with the flat tire in the vehicle's
cargo compartment.
NOTE
The space under the vehicle is designed to
hold the special spare wheel only. Other fullsize
wheels will not fit in this compartment.
See also:
Electrical system
General information
12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alternator.
Single pole system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors. The
negative terminal is connected to the ...
About this manual
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