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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Socket P. 159
8.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 60
9.Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
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1. Open the trunk floor 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, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or ro ck in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1 Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The shape of the tool case varies by model.
Spare TireTool Case
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 cl ockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u 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.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How 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
may not fit the jacking point.
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 vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3WARNING
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
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case. Store the case in the
trunk.
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
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.Center Cap
Spacer
Cone Wing
Bolt
For compact spare tireFor full-
size tire
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Index
Tires.......................................................... 442
Air Pressure..................................... 443, 501
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 442
Flat Tire (Puncture) .................................. 463
Inspection ............................................... 442
Labeling .................................................. 443
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 463
Regulations ............................................. 445
Rotation.................................................. 449
Spare Tire ............................................... 501
Summer .................................................. 450
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 464
Tire Chains.............................................. 450
Wear Indicators....................................... 447
Winter .................................................... 450
Tools ......................................................... 462
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 337
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 337
Emergency .............................................. 498
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 385
Transmission ............................................. 345
Automatic............................................... 345
Fluid ....................................................... 429
Gear Position Indicator .............................. 66
Number .................................................. 502
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 347
Shift Lever Position Indicator ................... 346
Trip Meter .................................................. 94
Troubleshooting ...................................... 461
Blown Fuse ..................................... 495, 496 Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 498
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 482
Flat Tire/Puncture ..................................... 463
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 489
Premium Gasoline ........................... 407, 500
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 463
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 20, 120
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 488
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ......................................................... 122
Lid ........................................................... 122
Light Bulb ................................................ 500
Open Message .......................................... 85
Turn Signals .............................................. 136
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 72
Turn-by-Turn Directions ............................. 95
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 117, 340
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 113
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 118
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 166, 167
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 244
USB Port .................................................... 168
Using the Keyless Access System .............. 113
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 502
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 381
Off Button............................................... 382
Off Indicator.............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 422, 501
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 381
W
Wallpaper......................................... 173, 202
Wallpaper Setup ....................................... 175
Warning and Info rmation Messages ......... 81
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 491
Warning Labels ........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 507
Watts ......................................................... 500
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 447
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 478
Window Washers ..................................... 140
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 430
Switch ..................................................... 140
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 129
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