Pic. 1.145. On-board tool, jack and spare wheel storage locations: 1 - jack handle; 2 - wheel wrench; 3 - front eye for towing; 4 - a bag with tools; 5 - jack; 6 - spare tire
To prepare for a possible critical situation, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the method of using the jack, all tools, and remember where they are stored (pic. 1.145).
Pic. 1.146. Releasing the jack
To remove the jack, turn the connection by hand until the jack is released (pic. 1.146).
Pic. 1.147. Stacking the jack for storage
To store the jack, align the hole in the head of the jack with the appropriate hook on the vehicle (pic. 1.147).
Rotate the jack joint until the base of the jack rests firmly against the vehicle body. This will prevent the jack from moving forward in a collision or sudden braking.
Spare wheel
Pic. 1.148. Spare wheel removal
To remove a spare tire (pic. 1.148).
Loosen nut 1 and remove it.
Remove cover 2 of the spare tire.
Loosen bolt 3 and remove it.
Remove gasket 4 (for vehicles with aluminum rims)
Then remove the spare tire from the vehicle.
To store a spare tire, place it in its place with the outside of the wheel facing up. Then, secure the tire by reversing the removal steps above to prevent the tire from moving forward in a collision or sudden braking.