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WAG0077XModels with adjustable luggage floor
Getting the spare tire and tools
The jack, jacking tools and the spare tire
are stored in the storage in the luggage
area.
WAG0064X
To remove the jack:
1. Remove the storage door by pressingthe two release tabs simultaneously.
2. Turn the jack lever in a counter-clock- wise direction, and then remove the
jack slowly. When storing the jack, set the jack slowly
back, then turn the jack lever in a clock-
wise direction until the jack is fixed.
CAUTION
When removing the jack, be careful
that your hands do not hit against
the vehicle. Otherwise, this could
result in personal injury.
NOTE:
. When storing the jack, do not over-
tighten the jack lever using a screw
driver. Doing so could cause defor-
mation of the installation area for
the jack.
. Do not allow the jack to contact the
interior parts. Doing so could cause
damage to the vehicle.
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WAG0089XModels with adjustable luggage floor
Removing the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools are located under
the luggage board(s).
To access the storage area:
1. Remove the luggage floorboard(s).(For models with the adjustable lug- gage floor, release the locks before
removing the rear (outer) luggage
board. See “Adjustable luggage floor”
(P.2-72) for details.)
2. Remove the floor carpet.
Remove the tools from the tool bag
located in the storage area.
JVE0373X
Remove the spare tire by removing the
clamp holding it.
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WAG0067X
Removing the spare tire with
BOSE® sub-woofer (if so equipped)
1. To loosen the bolt, turn counterclock-wise.
2. Once loosened, remove the bolt.
WAG0068X
3. Place the sub-woofer in the left corner of the cargo space.
4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Once the flat tire is exchanged with the spare tire, store the flat tire where
the spare was located.
6. Place the sub-woofer inside the flat tire.
7. Turn the bolt clockwise to tighten.
Jacking up the vehicle and remov-
ing the damaged tire
WARNING
. Never get under the vehicle while
it is supported 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 provided with
your vehicle on other vehicles.
The jack is designed for lifting
only your vehicle 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.
. Do not allow passengers to stay
in the vehicle while it is on the
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jack.
Carefully read the caution label at-
tached to the jack body and the follow-
ing instructions.
JVE0165XJack-up point
1. Place the jack directly under the jack- up point as illustrated so the top of
the jack contacts the vehicle at the
jack-up point. Align the jack head
between the two notches in the front
or the rear as shown. Also fit the
groove of the jack head between the
notches as shown.
The jack should be used on firm and
level ground.
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2. Loosen each wheel nut one or twoturns by turning it counterclockwise
with the wheel nut wrench. Do not
remove the wheel nuts until the tire
is off the ground.
3. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack lever and rod with both hands as
shown above. Carefully raise the ve-
hicle until the tire clears the ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, and then
remove the tire.
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Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use. (See specific instructions
under the heading “Wheels and tires”
(P.8-25).)
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the sur-face between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.
Check that all the wheel nuts contact
the wheel surface horizontally.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel nuts alternately and evenly in
the sequence illustrated (
,,,,),
more than 2 times, until they are tight.
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4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tiretouches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence illu-
strated. Lower the vehicle completely.
WARNING
.Incorrect wheel nuts or impro-
perly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to become loose
or come off. This could cause an
accident.
. Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts. This could
cause the nuts to become loose.
. Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
600 miles (1,000 km) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.).
.As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque: 83 ft-lb (113 N·m)
The wheel nuts must be kept tigh-
tened to specifications at all times. It
is recommended that the wheel nuts
be tightened to specifications at each lubrication interval.
.Adjust tire pressure to the COLD
pressure.
COLD pressure:
After the vehicle has been parked for
3 hours or more or driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on
the Tire and Loading Information
label affixed to the driver side center
pillar.
Stowing the damaged tire and the
tools
1. Securely store the jack, tools and the damaged tire in the storage area.
2. Replace the luggage boards and cov- er.
3. Close the liftgate.
WARNING
. Always make sure that the spare
tire and jacking equipment are
properly secured after use. Such
items can become dangerous
projectiles in an accident or sud-
den stop. .
The spare tire is designed for
emergency use. See specific in-
structions under the heading
“Wheels and tires” (P.8-25).
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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 injury 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 contact with eyes, skin,
clothing or painted surfaces. Bat-
tery fluid is a corrosive sulfuric
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 im-
properly rated battery can da-
mage your vehicle. .
Whenever working on or near a
battery, always wear suitable eye
protectors (for example, goggles
or industrial safety spectacles)
and remove rings, metal bands,
or any other jewelry. Do not lean
over the battery when jump start-
ing.
. Do not attempt to jump start a
frozen battery. It could explode
and cause serious injury.
. Your vehicle has an automatic
engine cooling fan. It could come
on at any time. Keep hands and
other objects away from it.
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WAG0091X
WARNING
Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in
damage to the charging system and
cause personal injury.1. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle
, position the two vehicles (and) to bring their batteries into
close proximity to each other.
Do not allow the two vehicles to
touch. 2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Push the park button to engage the P
(Park) position.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, heater, air condi-
tioner, etc.).
5. Connect jumper cables in the se- quence as illustrated (
???).
CAUTION
.Always connect positive (+) to
positive (+) and negative (−) to
body ground (for example, as
illustrated), not to the battery.
. Make sure the jumper cables do
not touch moving parts in the
engine compartment and that
the cable clamps do not contact
any other metal.
6. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and let it run for a few minutes.
7. Keep the engine speed of the booster vehicle
at about 2,000 rpm, and
start the engine of the vehiclebeing
jump started.