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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
Install the compact spare tire on the rear 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
vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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After completing the tire change (U.S.A. only)
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (
→
P. 305)
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Jack point guide
CAUTION
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Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle
suddenly falling off the jack.
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Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing 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 replac-
ing 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
a jack.
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Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
STEP
1
STEP
2
STEP
3
The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.
