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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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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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6-10In case of emergency
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).