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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at while driving, grasp the steering wheel rmly, and brake gradually to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the at tire with the compact spare
tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or replaced.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
Park the vehicle on a rm, level, non-slippery surface. Apply the parking brake, shift
to Park (P), and turn the vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
1. Open the trunk oor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take the jack
and wheel nut wrench out of the tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, then remove the spacer cone. Remove the spare tire.
4. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.
5. If necessary, put the at tip of the jack handle bar into the edge of the wheel cover. Carefully
pry the edge and remove the cover.
6. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the wheel nut wrench.
Spare Tire Tool Case
Jack handle ba
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Wheel nu t
Wheel cover
Setting Up the Jack
1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to
the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown in the image) until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make 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.
Jacking Points
Jack handle bar Wheel nut
Wrench as jack handle
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.
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely: • 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 t the jacking point.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is rm 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.
