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WHEELS AND TIRES }} * Option/accessory. 545 • When not in use, the jack * should be kept in its storage compartment under • The jack provided with your vehicle is Removing a wheel Read through all instructions before starting. 1. Turn on the vehicle's hazard warning flashers if a wheel change must be per- 2. Make sure that the parking brake is engaged and put the gear selector in P position. 3. Place chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are still on the ground. For 4. Using the lug wrench, screw the towing eye into place as far as possible. 5. Remove the plastic covers from the wheel bolts using the designated tool. 6. With the vehicle still on the ground, use the lug wrench/towing eye to loosen the * . 7. Follow the instructions for safely lifting the vehicle using a jack. 8. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed can move freely. Unscrew the Installing a wheel 1. Clean the contact surfaces between the wheel and the wheel hub. 2. Lift the wheel into place. Tighten the wheel bolts securely. Do not grease the wheel bolt threads. 3. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel can- not rotate. 4. Tighten the wheel bolts in a crisscross pat- tern (as shown in illustration). It is impor- 5. Press the plastic covers over the wheel bolts. 6. Check the tire inflation pressure and store the new inflation pressure in the tire pres- * . |