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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with a
compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the
following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (
P. 671)
CAUTION
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Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
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Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
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Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
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Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
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Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
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Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
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Do not raise the vehicle while someone 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.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
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