6-19 Changing Tires
Jacking Instructions
The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the possibility of
personal injury.Tire Replacement
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake
firmly.
2. Set the automatic transaxle in P (Park), or shift the
manual transaxle into R (Reverse).
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack
handle, and spare tire from the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the jack position.
WARNING - Changing Tires
Never attempt vehicle repairs or a tire
change in the traffic lanes of a public road or
highway. Always move the vehicle completely
off the road and onto the shoulder before
trying to change a tire. If you cannot find a
firm, level place off the road, call a towing
service company for assistance.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
load of the jack: 600 kg. (1,320 lbs).
Be sure to use the correct front or rear
jacking positions on the vehicle; never use
the bumpers or any other part of the vehicle
for jack support.
Never allow any portion of your body to get
beneath the vehicle while using the jack.
Do not start or run the engine while the
vehicle is supported by the jack.
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Flat tire
Wheel block
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8. Place the jack at the front or rear jacking position
closest to the tire you are changing. Place the jack
under the side sill at the designated location.
9. Insert the jack handle into the jack and turn it
clockwise, raising the vehicle until the tire just
clears the ground, approximately 30 mm (1.2 in.).
Before removing the lug nuts, make sure the
vehicle is stable and that there is no chance for it to
slip or move.
WARNING -Jack Location
To reduce the possibility of injury, be sure to
use only the jack provided with the vehicle and
in the correct jack position; never use any
other part of the vehicle for jack support.
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Jack handle
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