2005 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 558

'05 MATRIX_U (L/O 0409) -Blocking the wheel The compact tire storage area is designed only for a compact spare tire. Standard size tires cannot be stored in this storage area. To remove the spare tire: 1. Loosen the nut and remove it. 2. Remove the luggage storage box. 3. Loosen the bolt and remove it. When storing the spare tire, put it in place with the inner side of the wheel facing up. Then secure the tire by repeating the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up. When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels. 234 2005 MATRIX from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM12892U)