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Removing and storing the spare tire

Your spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle, directly below the 2nd row seat area.

Removing the spare tire

  1. Open the right side sliding door.

  2. Find the spare tire fixing bolt cover and remove the cover.

    If necessary, separate the tool case only after removing the clamp.

  3. Connect the socket and wheel lug nut wrench.

  4. Use the wheel lug nut wrench to loosen the bolt enough to lower the spare tire.

    Turn the wrench counterclockwise until the spare tire reaches the ground.

  5. After the spare tire reaches the ground, continue to turn the wrench counterclockwise, and draw the spare tire outside. Never rotate the wrench excessively, otherwise the spare tire carrier may be damaged.

  6. Remove the retainer (1) from the center of the spare tire.

  7. Remove the cover from the center of the spare tire.

Storing the spare tire

  1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing down.

  2. Place the wheel under the vehicle and install the retainer (1) through the wheel center.

  3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it clicks.

WARNING

Ensure the spare tire retainer is properly aligned with the center of the spare tire to prevent the spare tire from "rattling".

Otherwise, it may cause the spare tire to fall off the carrier and lead to an accident.

Flat tire indoor storage

In the 3rd row seats unfolded upright

  1. With the flat tires in the center of the 3rd row seats, place the outer part of the wheel facing the tailgate.

  2. Pass the fixing belt through the inside of the wheel.

  3. Connect the fixing belt to the striker (A) located at the bottom left/right side of the back of the 3rd row seats.

  4. Tighten the fixing belt securely.

In the 3rd row seats folded flat

  1. Place the flat tire with its outer part facing upwards in the middle of the 3rd row seats.

  2. Pass the fixing belt through the inside of the wheel.

  3. Connect the fixing belt to the striker (A) located at the bottom left/right side of the back of the 3rd row seats.

  4. Tighten the fixing belt securely.

NOTICE

If the flat tire is contaminated, cover the tire with anti-pollution cover (B) before keeping it indoors. This is to prevent indoor contamination.

WARNING

To prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle, always use proper method to tether flat tire.