Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate .
2. Press on the bottom of the handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle.
The prop rod locks into place when open.
3. Remove the spare tire cover.
4. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire.
5. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed.
6. Remove the wing nut (D).
7. Remove the extension (A), jack (B) and wheel wrench (C) and place them near
the tire being changed.
See also:
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system of ...
Battery
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery
is needed. See Engine Compartment Overvi ...
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT
SYSTEM TEMPORARILY
UNAVAILABLE
This message indicates that the
SBZA system is disabled because
the sensor is blocked and cannot
detect vehicles in the blind zone.
The sensor may be blocked by
mud, dirt, snow, ice, or slush ...