Chapter 6 - In case of emergency
pg. 81 In case of an emergency
In case of an emergency
Even if you maintain your car in good running condition, there is always the possibility that something might go wrong
and prevent you from driving, such as a punctured tire, blown fuse or bulb, etc. For additional information, see section
"ON CALL Road Assistance".
Wheel changing
82-83
Spare tire84
Replacing bulbs85-90
Replacing fuses91-93
Installation of accessories94
Replacing wiper blades95-96
In case of emergency97
pg. 82 Wheel changing
Loosen wheel bolts
Changing a wheel
The spare wheel is located under the carpet on the trunk floor. The jack and crank are secured in the wheel recess.
Engage the parking brake.
Put the gear selector in (P)ark (automatic) or in Reverse (manual).
With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts 1/2 - 1 turn. Turn the bolts
counterclockwise to loosen.
Fold out the crank handle on the jack by pressing the nob on the handle downward. To attach the jack, refer to the
illustration on the following page.
NOTE: To avoid excessive wear and the necessity of rebalancing, mark and reinstall wheels in same location and
position as before removal. To lessen the chance of imbalance, each wheel hub is equipped with a guide stud to ensure
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