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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1 Remove the luggage mat.
2 Take out the jack.
1 For tightening
2 For loosening
If the jack is too tightly installed to be
removed by hand, insert a tool, such as the
screwdriver included with the vehicle, into
the hole of the jack (portion ) and
loosen the jack.
1 Remove the luggage mat.
2 Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
If the center fastener cannot be turned by
hand, use the wheel nut wrench that is
stored in the trunk. (To secure the tire,
tighten the center fastener by hand. Do not
use the wrench or other tools.)
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Do not raise the vehicle while some-
one is inside.
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When raising the vehicle, do not put an
object on or under the jack.
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Do not raise the vehicle to a height
greater than that required to replace
the tire.
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Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get
under the vehicle.
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When lowering the vehicle, make sure
that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them
vocally before lowering.
Taking out the jack
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To prevent damage to luggage mat
When closing the trunk lid, do not leave
the luggage mat lever hooked onthe
edge of the trunk.
Taking out the spare tire