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5. Remove the lift plate from the centre
of the spare tyre after the spare tyre is lowered completely.
Installation is the reverse order of re-moval.
CAUTION:
When installing, turn the wheel nutwrench clockwise till you hear the crackle once or twice(Tighteningtorque : 3.87 kg·m). And make sure the spare tyre is secured in the proper location. It is of the utmost importance that care is exercised when changing road wheels. Ensure that the parking brakeis set and that the gear shift lever is in reverse (P, if the vehicle has automatic transmission).
HHP4026
IN THE EVENT OF A PUNC- TURE
SD060A1-E 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 duringwheel changing. If a puncture oc- curs whilst the vehicle is on amotorway, the passengers should take refuge on the motorway em- bankment to avoid the possibility ofinjury occurring should the vehicle be struck by other motorway traffic.
4. Wheel changing should be per- formed according to the followinginstructions.CHANGING A FLAT TYRE
HPD070A2-E
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OWNER MAINTENANCE
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!WARNING:
Motor vehicle batteries contain sulphuric acid which is corrosive and poisonous. Hydrogen gas isemitted from the battery which is explosive when combined with oxygen. The following precautionsmust be strictly observed to avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
DG210A2-E
HHP5020-E
G200C01HP-GAT
Power connector NOTE:
o If the power connector is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warn- ing chime, audio, clock and inte- rior lamps, etc., will not operate. The following items must be re-set after replacement.- Digital Clock - Trip computer
- Automatic heating and cooling
control system
- Audio
o Even though the power connec- tor is pulled up, the battery can still be discharged by operation of the headlights or other electri-cal devices.
Your vehicle is equipped with a powerconnector to prevent battery dischargeif your vehicle is parked without being operated for prolonged periods. Use the following procedures before park-ing the vehicle for prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the fuse box cover and pull up the power connector.
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