Handling spare tires
Follow these instructions regarding handling the spare wheel.
The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel well with the outside of the wheel facing downward. The foam block contains all tools needed to change a wheel.
- Lift the rear edge of the cargo compartment floor.
- Lift out the foam block containing the tools.
- Unscrew the retaining bolt.
- Lift out the spare wheel.
Stowing a flat tire
- Replace the flat tire in the spare tire well.
- Screw the tire's retaining bolt back on.If the retaining bolt becomes dislodged from its lower attachment point in the body under the spare tire, replace it in the hole and turn clockwise to secure it again.
Note
- Return the tools to their correct positions in the foam block and put the foam block back in the vehicle.
- Then lower the trunk/cargo compartment floor and place the punctured tire in the trunk/cargo compartment.