What to do in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)
If you have a flat tire (with
spare tire) (if equipped)
If you have a flat tire, you can
change the flat tire to a spare tire
using tools.
Driving on a flat tire will cause per
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manent damage to the tire. Re-
inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely underin
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flated or flat may cause a blowout
and a serious crash. Never attempt
to re-inflate a tire that has been
driven on while severely underin
-
flated or flat. In this case, repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as pos
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sible.
Changing a tire can be dangerous.
Follow the instructions in this sec
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tion when changing a tire to reduce
the risk of serious injury or death.
Be careful as you use the jack han
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dle to stay clear of the flat end. The
flat end has sharp edges that could
cause cuts.
Jack and tools
1. Jack handle
2. Jack
3. Wheel lug nut wrench
The jack and tools are stored in the
luggage side trim.
Remove the tray cover indicated in
the illustration.
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
䳜 To prevent the jack from "rattling"
while the vehicle is in motion,
store it properly.
䳜 Follow jacking instructions to
reduce the possibility of personal
injury.
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