Subaru BRZ2017, Owner'S Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
BRZ_EGE
CAUTION
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Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
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Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle. (vehicles with a compact spare tire)
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire com-
pared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces.
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Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire (vehicles with a
compact spare tire)
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving per-
formance.
■ When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring
system)
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact any authorized SUBARU dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as the tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled
correctly.
■ To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters (vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact any authorized SUBARU dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional or other qualified service shop
as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (
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P. 366)
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Stowing the jack
When stowing the jack in the jack holder, make sure that the part that the
jack handle attaches to is pointing towards the inside of the trunk. Failure to
do so may damage the vehicle body.