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5.Remove the cover on the cargo area lining
to access the shaft for the spare tire hoist.
6.Attach the short end of the wheel nut
wrench to the spare tire holder shaft.
Turn the wrench to the left to loosen the
shaft.
7.Attach the longer section of the wrench to
the shaft, and turn it until you can see the
spare tire.
uDo not turn the wrench any further
once you feel resistance.
8.Lift up the spare tire holder, then slide the
hook to lift down the holder.
9.Remove the spare tire from the holder.
1Changing a Flat TireNOTICEThe wheel nut wrench supplied with your vehicle is
specially adapted to fit the holder shaft. Do not use
any other tool.
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Spare Tire

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10.Place a wheel block or rock in front and
rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
11.Place the compact spare tire (wheel side
up) under the vehicle body, near the tire
that needs to be replaced.
12.Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.

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1.Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2.Turn the end bracket (as shown in the
image) clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point.
uMake sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
3.Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack
1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
their shape may not match.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely.•Do not use while the engine is running.•Use only where the ground is firm and level.•Use only at the jacking points.•Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
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WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Jack
Handle
BarWheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle

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1.Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
2.Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3.Mount the compact spare tire.
4.Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, and stop
rotating.
5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)
■Replacing the Flat Tire
1Replacing the Flat Tire
Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.

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1.Put the Flat tire in the storage bag provided
with your vehicle.
uThe storage bag is in the tool case.
2.Knot the top of the storage bag.
3.Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case.
4.Bore through the bag, and pass the holding
belt through the hole of the bag and the
wheel of the flat tire as shown.
5.Place the flat tire in the cargo area, and
thread the belt through the cargo hook as
shown.
6.Pass the belt through the ring, and tighten
the belt to secure the flat tire in place.
■Storing the Flat Tire
1Storing the Flat Tire
Always raise the spare tire holder, even if you are not
stowing a tire. If the holder is left down, it will be
damaged during driving and need to be replaced.
To reinstall the spare tire, place it facing up on the
spare tire holder.NOTICEIf you store the spare tire face down, it can be
damaged and needs to be replaced.
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WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.Spare
Tire
Spare Tire Holder
Belt
Cargo Hook

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If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure indicator comes on
while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the indicator will go
off and the TPMS indicator comes on, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the low tire pressure or TPMS
indicator will go off after a few miles (kilometers).■TPMS and the Spare Tire
1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.

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If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
A tire pressure is significantly low. If the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator stays on for a while, then goes off after driving a few miles
(kilometers).■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
•Comes on when there is a problem with the TPMS.
•If the compact spare is installed, the indicator comes on after driving
for a few miles (kilometers).■What to do when the indicator comes on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to comes on, change the tire to a full-size
tire. The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
1If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models2WD models