If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below.

Stopping the vehicle

1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle.

WARNING

► Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the automatic transmission is in the P (Park) position.
► Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is hazardous.
► Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance.

Blocking wheels

Place suitable blocks 1 at both the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked up.

WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle may move and result in personal injury.

Getting the spare tire and tools

1. Open the lift gate.
2. Raise the cargo floor board using the handle A .

WARNING
When removing jacking tools, be sure the rubber sound suppressor 1 , used to control jack stand from rattling against metal, is not attached to the jacking tool.

If rubber sound suppressor remains on jack when vehicle is being jacked up, the vehicle will be unstable and may fall off jack stand causing serious injury of death.

3. Remove the cargo floor cover.
4. Remove the jacking tools.

5. Securely screw to connect the T-shaped end of the jack rod and two extension bars 1 as illustrated. 6. Fit the square end of the jack rod into the square hole of the wheel nut wrench to form a handle 2 . 7. Locate the oval opening above the middle of the rear bumper. 8. Place the T-shaped end of the jack rod through the opening and direct it towards the spare wheel winch assembly, located directly above the spare wheel.

CAUTION
Do not insert the jack rod straight as it is designed to be inserted at an angle as shown.

9. Seat the T-shaped end of the jack rod into the T-shaped opening of the spare wheel winch. Apply pressure to keep the jack rod engaged in the spare wheel winch and turn the jack rod counterclockwise to lower the spare wheel.

10.Once the spare wheel is completely lowered, remove the jack rod and reach under the vehicle to remove the hanging plate. 11.Carefully slide the spare wheel from under the rear of the vehicle. After preparing the spare tire, to remove the rod, pull out the rod while moving the rod to the right and left with the screw of the extension facing the side.

CAUTION
When storing the wheel, make sure that the hanging plate is in the center of the wheel and then lift it up into the storage area.

CAUTION
When storing the wheel, be sure to mount the wheel horizontally. Securing the wheel that is in a tilted position as illustrated may cause looseness and dropping of the wheel while driving. Lower the wheel on the ground again, and make sure that the hanging plate is properly set. Hang the wheel again and make sure that the wheel is held horizontally, then store the wheel.

Jacking up the vehicle and removing the damaged tire

WARNING

► Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. If it is necessary to work under the vehicle, support it with safety stands.
► Use only the jack provided with your vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack provided with your vehicle on other vehicles. The jack is designed for lifting only your vehicle during a tire change.
► Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any other part of the vehicle for jack support.
► Never jack up the vehicle more than necessary.
► Never use blocks on or under the jack.
► Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is on the jack, as it may cause the vehicle to move. This is especially true for vehicles with limited slip differentials.
► Do not allow passengers to stay in the vehicle while it is on the jack. Carefully read the caution label attached to the jack body and the following instructions.

1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up points as illustrated. The jack should be used on level firm ground.

2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire is off the ground.

3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown. 4. Carefully raise the vehicle until the clearance between the tire and ground is achieved. 5. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands and turn the jack lever.

NOTE:

Before jacking up the vehicle, make sure the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. If the vehicle is lifted up with the engine running, the auto-leveling suspension will become disabled after 120 seconds. To reset the auto-leveling suspension, cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF one time.

Installing the spare tire

The full-size temporary use only spare tire (if so equipped) is designed for emergency use. (See specific instructions under the heading “Wheels and tires” in the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the sequence as illustrated (1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ) until they are tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground. Then, with the wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely in the sequence as illustrated. Lower the vehicle completely.

WARNING

► Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose or come off. This could cause an accident.
► Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts. This could cause the nuts to become loose.
► Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
► As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a torque wrench. Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specification at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specifications at each lubrication interval.
► Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. COLD pressure: After the vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver side center pillar. After adjusting tire pressure to the COLD tire pressure, the display of the tire pressure information may show higher pressure than the COLD tire pressure after the vehicle has been driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km). This is because the tire pressurizes as the tire temperature rises. This does not indicate a system malfunction.

Stowing the damaged tire and tools

1. Securely store the damaged tire, jack and tools in the storage area.
2. Close the cargo floor cover.
3. Replace the cargo floor board.
4. Close the lift gate.

WARNING

► Always make sure that the spare tire and jacking equipment are properly secured after use. Such items can become dangerous projectiles in an accident or sudden stop.
► The full-size temporary use only spare tire (if so equipped) is designed for emergency use. (See specific instructions under the heading “Wheels and tires” in the “8. Maintenance and do-ityourself” section.)

If needed Roadside Assistance is available. Please see your Warranty Information Booklet or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information Booklet (Canada).