12. Check your tyre inflation pressure at the
next gasstation. The correct tyre pres-
sures are shown on the driver’s door la-
bel. See the illustration.
13. On vehicles with tyre pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS), after filling your
tyres to the correct pressure, reset the
tyre pressure monitoring system
(TPMS).
Refer to “Tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem (TPMS): Reset of low tyre pressure
warning threshold” on page 6-105.
CAUTION
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After changing the tyre and driving the vehi-
cle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retighten the
wheel nuts to make sure that they have not
come loose.
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If the steering wheel vibrates when driving
after changing the tyre, we recommend you
to have the tyres checked for balance.
CAUTION
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Do not mix one type of tyre with another or
use a different size from the one listed. This
would cause early wear and poor handling.
To store the spare wheel
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1. Put the tyre on the centre of the tyre
hanger, with the wheel surface facing
upwards.
CAUTION
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Storing the tyre with the wheel surface fac-
ing down may damage the wheel or tyre
hanger. If you find any damage on a spare
tyre, do not use the tyre and contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-
ice Point.
2. Lift up the tyre hanger (A) and hang it
on the hook (B).
CAUTION
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Do not attach the hook to any part of the tyre
hanger other than the correct position. Oth-
erwise the hook could damage the vehicle
body, or the tyre could fall while driving and
cause an accident.
3. Open the tailgate and tighten the tyre
hanger installation bolt securely by turn-
ing it clockwise with the wheel nut
wrench.
CAUTION
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After storing the spare wheel, check that the
tyre hanger is securely locked in place. If the
tyre hanger is not securely locked in place, it
could come loose and fall while you are
driving and cause an accident.
How to change a tyre
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