Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in the trunk.
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk.
2. Turn the center retainer counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Lift and remove the compact spare tire cover.
4. Turn the retainer that secures the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove the washer.
5. Remove the jack container with the jack and the wheel wrench.
6. Remove the spare tire from the vehicle. See Compact Spare Tire.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B).
See also:
Heated Mirrors
The vehicle may have heated mirrors:
(Rear Window Defogger): Press to
heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems for more information. ...
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance, have the following
information ready:
• Your name, home address, and home telephone number
• Telephone number of your location
• Location of the vehicle
...
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and
road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new ...