Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat Load Floor (Sedan)

1. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on.

2. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag, if there is one.

3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.

A. Cargo Tie-Down

A. Cargo Tie-Down
B. Hook
C. Loop

4. Route the loop end of the strap (C) through one of the cargo tie-downs (A) located in the rear of the vehicle.

5. Route the hook (B) through the loop (C).

6. Pull the strap to tighten it around the cargo tie-down (A).

7. Route the hook end of the strap

7. Route the hook end of the strap through the wheel.

8. Attach the hook to the cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.

9. Slide the buckle to tighten the cargo tie-down strap.

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