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Getting the spare tire and tools Raise the trunk floor cover
1
using the tab
A
.
Remove jacking tools located inside the trunk
as illustrated.
The spare tire is located under the jacking tools.
Remove the cap
2
holding the spare tire. Jacking up the vehicle and removing
the damaged tire WARNING● Never get under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported only by the jack. If it is necessary to
work under the vehicle, support it with
safety stands.
● Use only the jack provided with your vehicle
to lift the vehicle. Do not use the jack pro-
vided with your vehicle on other vehicles.
The jack is designed for lifting only your ve-
hicle during a tire change.
● Use the correct jack-up points. Never use any
other part of the vehicle for jack support.
● Never jack up the vehicle more than
necessary.
● Never use blocks on or under the jack.
● Do not start or run the engine while vehicle is
on the jack, as it may cause the vehicle to
move. This is especially true for vehicles
with limited slip differentials.
● Do not allow passengers to stay in the ve-
hicle while it is on the jack.
Carefully read the caution label attached to the
jack body and the following instructions.Jacking tools — Sedan SCE0659
Jacking tools — Coupe SCE0695 Spare — Sedan and Coupe SCE0702
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5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking
equipment in the vehicle.
6. Place the spare tire cover and the trunk
floor carpeting over the damaged tire.
7. Close the trunk.
WARNING● Always make sure that the spare tire and
jacking equipment are properly secured af-
ter use. Such items can become dangerous
projectiles in an accident or sudden stop.
● The T-type spare tire and small size spare
tire are designed for emergency use. See
specific instructions under the heading
“WHEELS AND TIRES” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section.
If needed, Roadside Assistance is available.
Please see your Warranty Information Booklet
or Roadside Assistance I.D. Card for the toll-free
number to call (U.S.) or Warranty Information
Booklet (Canada). To start your engine with a booster battery, the
instructions and precautions below must be
followed.
WARNING● If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to
a battery explosion, resulting in severe in-
jury or death. It could also damage your
vehicle.
● Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in
the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks
and flames away from the battery.
● Do not allow battery fluid to come into con-
tact with eyes, skin, clothing or painted sur-
faces. Battery fluid is a corrosive sulphuric
acid solution which can cause severe burns.
If the fluid should come into contact with
anything, immediately flush the contacted
area with water.
● Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
● The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an improperly rated battery can
damage your vehicle.Sedan SCE0662
Coupe SCE0696 JUMP STARTING
In case of emergency
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Front:
1. To remove the hook cover from the
bumper with a suitable tool, insert the
tool into the mesh and take off the remov-
able part.
2. Securely install the vehicle recovery hook
1
stored with jacking tools as illustrated.
Attach the tow strap to the recovery hook.
Make sure that the hook is properly secured
in the original place after use.
Sedan SCE0892
Coupe SCE0893
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