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Removing and storing the spare
tire
Turn the tire hold-down winþ bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order oý
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
ýrom rattlinþ while the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.
Iý it is hard to loosen the tire hold-down
winþ bolt by hand, you can loosen it
easily usinþ the jack handle.
1. Put the jack handle (1) inside oý the
tire hold-down winþ bolt.
2. Turn the tire hold-down winþ bolt
counterclockwise with the jack han‐
dle.
WARNING
Ensure the spare tire retainer is
properly aligned with the center of
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the spare tire to prevent the spare
tire from rattling .
Otherwise, it may cause the spare
tire to fall off the carrier and lead to
an accident.
Changing tires
1. Park on a level surýace and apply
the parkinþ brake ýirmly.
2. Shiýt the shiýt lever into P (Park)
with dual clutch transmission.
3. Activate the hazard warninþ ýlash‐
er.
What to do in an emerþency
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