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SD060A1-E
IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE
If a puncture occurs whilst driving the
vehicle:
1. Bring the car to rest as soon as it is
safe to do so and with the minimum
amount of braking required which
will assist in maintaining the maxi-
mum amount of control. The vehicle
should be parked wherever pos-
sible upon firm level ground to facili-
tate wheel changing.
2. If the vehicle is creating a hazard and the road conditions do not per-
mit the wheel to be changed safely,
assistance should be sought.
3. Passengers must not be allowed to
remain inside the vehicle during
wheel changing. If a puncture oc-
curs whilst the vehicle is on a
motorway, the passengers should
take refuge on the motorway em-
bankment to avoid the possibility of
injury occurring should the vehicle
be struck by other motorway traffic.
4. Wheel changing should be per-
formed according to the following
instructions.
SD050A2-E
SPARE WHEEL (Not all models)
The spare wheel is stored under the
luggage compartment floor and is ac-
cessed from within the luggage com-
partment by lifting the carpet and the
floor panel.
To remove the spare wheel, unscrew
the retainer, rotating this in an anti
clockwise direction and lift out the
wheel. To replace the wheel, screw
the retainer by hand until tight having
located the wheel in the luggage com-
partment floor well. The inflation pres-
sure of the spare wheel should be
checked at least monthly and when-
ever the wheel is fitted to the vehicle.
Inflation Pressure
Tyre Size
Spare Tyre Pressure
Full Size
210 kPa (30 psi)
CAUTION:
o Do not use snow chains with your temporary spare tyre.
o Do not use more than one tempo- rary spare tyre at a time.
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5. The temporary spare tyre should
not be used on any other wheels,
nor should standard tyre, snow tyre,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the temporary spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other car compo-
nents may occur.
6. The temporary spare tyre pressure should be checked once a month
while the tyre is stored.
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HTB153
HTB152
Groove
D060K01FC-EAT
Wheel Cap (Not all models)
1. Wrap a piece of cloth around the tip
of the screwdriver to avoid scratch-
ing.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the groove of the wheel cap and pry gently to
remove the wheel cap.
3. Change the flat tyre. 4. Reinstall the wheel cap by fitting the
boss of the wheel cap in the groove
of the wheel, hitting the centre of the
wheel cap with hand.
HTB230
SD070A1-E
CHANGING A FLAT TYRE
It is of the utmost importance that care
is exercised when changing road
wheels. Ensure that the parking brake
is set and that the gear shift lever is in
reverse (P, if the vehicle has automatic
transaxle).
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HTB149
SD070E1-E
3. Loosen Wheel Nuts
The wheel nuts should be loosened
slightly before raising the car. To loosen
the nuts, turn the wheel brace counter-
clockwise. Ensure that the wheel brace
socket is seated properly on the nut
and that it cannot slip. Do not remove
the nuts at this stage.Flat tyre
HTB156
SD070D1-E
2. Block the Wheel
Block the wheel that is diagonally op-
posite from the flat tyre to prevent the
vehicle from rolling when the car is
raised on the jack.
Take out the jack case and tool bag,
then remove the spare tyre from the
luggage room.
NOTE:
The jack case is located on the
spare tyre in the vehicle.
Hang the luggage room mat to the mat
hanger and remove the luggage under
tray (If installed)
D060B01TB-EAT
1. Obtain Spare Tyre and Tool
HTB224
HTB296
Mat hanger
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SD070H1-E
6. Changing Wheels
HTB157
SD070F1-F
4. Put the Jack in Place
The base of the jack should be placed
on firm, level ground. The jack should
be positioned as shown in the drawing.
SD070G1-E
5. Raising the Car
After inserting a wrench bar into the
wheel nut wrench, install the wrench
bar into the jack as shown in the draw-
ing. To raise the vehicle, turn the wheel
nut wrench clockwise. As the jack be-
gins to raise the vehicle, double check
that it is properly positioned and will
not slip. If the jack is on soft ground or
sand, it may be necessary to place a
stout piece of timber under the base of
the jack to prevent it from sinking.
Raise the car high enough so that the
fully inflated spare wheel can be in-
stalled. HFC4022
Wrench bar
Wheel nut wrench
WARNING:
Do not get under the car when it is
supported by the jack! The jack is
solely designed for wheel chang-
ing and is not intended to support
the vehicle for other purposes. The
use of purpose designed supports
is necessary whilst the vehicle is
raised and the operator is required
to get underneath.
HTB228
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HTB150
SD070J2-E
8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten
Nuts
Lower the car to the ground turning the
wheel nut wrench counterclockwise.
When the vehicle is firmly on the
ground, remove the jack and tighten
the wheel nuts securely. At the first
available opportunity, the wheel nut
torque should be checked with a suit-
able torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque
Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:
90-110 Nm, 100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft)
SD070I1-E
7. Re-install Wheel NutsFit the wheel nuts onto the studs and
tighten with the wheel brace.
HTB227
Using the wheel brace, remove the
nuts and slide the wheel off the hub
and wheel studs. Lie the wheel flat to
prevent it from rolling. Ensure that the
faces of the wheel and hub are clean.
Position the spare wheel over the studs
and slide it up to the hub.
HTB229
WARNING:
It is important that the faces of the
wheel and hub are clean prior to
installing the wheel. The prescence
of dirt or other matter in the wheel
or hub faces could result in the
wheel nuts becoming loose whilst
the vehicle is being driven.
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o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WITH NO DAMAGE HTB208
HTB151B080A02TB-EAT
VEHICLE TOWING OR
RECOVERY
CAUTION:
An incorrect tow or recovery could
result in serious damage to the ve-
hicle. If any damage to the suspen-
sion, steering or transaxle is appar-
ent or suspected, a towing ambu-
lance must be used. o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
HTB207
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SD070K1-E
AFTER CHANGING WHEELS
The pressure of the spare tyre should
be checked at the first available oppor-
tunity. If any doubt exists as to the tyre
pressure, the vehicle should be driven
slowly to the nearest service station
and the tyre pressure checked and
adjusted as required.
If the valve cap is lost from any of the
valves, a replacement should be ob-
tained and fitted at the first available
opportunity. The valve cap prevents
the ingress of dirt which may cause the
valve to stick and therefore leak and is
part of the valve sealing function. Ensure that the spare wheel, jack and
wheel nut wrench as well tools are
correctly located in the boot of the
vehicle to prevent damage and noise.
The vehicle may be towed by the con-
ventional method using the towing eye
at the front of the vehicle as an attach-
ment point. In addition, a suspended
tow with or without a towing dolly may
be used with either the front or the rear
wheels being suspended, provided the
above caution is observed.
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CAUTION:
The following restriction must be
observed in order to avoid serious
damage to the transaxle .
The vehicle must never be towed
from the rear with the front wheels
on the ground.
The vehicle must not be towed until
transaxle fluid has been added to
bring the level up to the "HOT"
marking on the dipstick. (The level
will need to be reduced again after
towing).
The vehicle must not be towed at
speeds faster than 25 mph. or dis-
tances greater than fifty miles. The
general points regarding the steer-
ing lock etc. described in the pre-
ceding section (Manual transaxle
vehicle) should be observed.
SD100A3-E
Automatic Transaxle Vehicle
The vehicle may be towed by the con-
ventional method using the towing eye
at the front of the vehicle as an attach-
ment point.
In addition, a suspended tow may be
given to the front of the vehicle without
a towing dolly. In the event of a sus-
pended tow being given to the rear of
the vehicle, the use of a towing dolly is
imperative.
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE HTB209
In addition, the following points
must be noted:
o If towing by conventional means,
the ignition key must be at the "ACC"
position, otherwise the steering lock
will be activated.
o Because the brake system and
steering system power assistance
is derived from the engine, the
amount of effort required to stop or
steer the vehicle will be greater than
normal.
o If a suspended tow is being given to
the rear, the ignition key must be at
the "ACC" position since the steer-
ing lock is not designed to withstand
the force required to hold the front
wheels straight during the tow.
o The vehicle must not be towed with
the front wheels on the ground for
more than thirty miles.
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D120A01A-EAT
IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS
Information about the key of immobi-
lizer system will be found on page 1-4.CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all
four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neu-
tral. Do not tow at speeds greater
than 30 mph (50 km/h) and for more
than 15 miles(25 km).
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the key in the "ACC" posi-
tion. A driver must be in the towed
vehicle to operate the steering and
brakes.
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(3)Attach a tow cable, chain or strap to
the towing hook on the front bumper.
D080D02TB-AAT
EMERGENCY TOWING For emergency towing when no com-
mercial tow vehicle is available. Do not
attempt to tow your vehicle in this
manner on any unpaved surface. This
could result in serious damage to your
car.
Nor should towing be attempted if the
wheels, drive train, axles, steering or
brakes are damaged. Before towing,
be sure the transaxle is in neutral and
the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off)
or in the "ON" position (with the engine
running). A driver must be in the towed
car to steer it and operate the brakes.
(1)Open the towing cover to push it
with your finger.
(2)To mount the towing hook, rotate it clockwise.
HTB196
HTB211 CAUTION
It should be tightened firmly with
your fingers until there is no more
play in the towing hole. Towing
hook is located in the jack case on
the spare tyre.
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Towing Hook
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