Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk .
2. Lift the load floor.
A. Retainer Nut
B. Tool Bag Tether
C. Tool Bag
D. Spare Tire
3. Turn the retainer nut (A) counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the tool bag tether (B) from the stow rod, the tool bag (C) containing the wheel wrench and wheel blocks, and the spare tire (D).
4. Remove the jack, jack handle extension, and two-piece wrench, if equipped.
A. Hex Head Jack
B. Jack Handle Extension
C. Coin/Pierce Jack
D. Two-Piece Wrench
This vehicle may have one of the following: A coin/pierce jack (C), a jack handle extension (B), and a two-piece wrench (D), or a hex head jack (A) and two-piece wrench (D).
See also:
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in
the DIC. See Key and Lock Messages .
The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:
1. Push the button on the ...
Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system p ...
Top Tether Anchor
Top Tether Anchor
A top tether (A, C) anchors the top
of the child restraint to the vehicle.
A top tether anchor is built
into the vehicle. The top tether
attachment (B) on the child restrai ...