WARNING

• Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road surface.

The jack can come out of the jacking point or sink into the ground and this can result in a severe accident.

• Use only the jack provided with your vehicle. The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tire. Never get under the vehicle while supporting the vehicle with this jack.

• Always turn off the engine before raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack. Never swing or push the vehicle supported with the jack. The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in a severe accident.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever possible, then stop the engine.

2. Set the parking brake securely and shift in the “P” (Park) position.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have everyone get out of the vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.

5. Take out the jack and jack handle.

The jack and jack handle are stored under the floor of the cargo area.

6. Remove the spare tire.

Refer to “Spare tire” for its location, instructions and precautions.

Carefully read “Temporary spare tire” F9- 5 and strictly follow the instructions.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.

7. Insert the tip (wrapped in vinyl tape or a cloth) of a flat-head screwdriver into the slot between the wheel and cap. Use it to remove the cap. (Only vehicle equipped with chrome plated wheels)

8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

9. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat tire.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

10. Insert the jack handle into the jackscrew, and turn the handle until the tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary.

11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire.

12. Remove the tire cover if the temporary spare tire has a cover.

13. Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth.

14. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

WARNING

Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.

15. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.

CAUTION

There are 2 types of wheel nut wrenches that apply to different lengths.

For models with silver-colored aluminum wheels, the 10.8-inch (275 mm) wheel nut wrench is equipped as a maintenance tool. And for models with optional chrome-finished wheels, the 13.2-inch (335 mm) wheel nut wrench is equipped as well. Confirm the equipped wheel nut wrench type when you replace a tire. If the wheel nut wrench is the different type, it cannot be tightened to the specified torque.

16. Confirm the length of the equipped wheel nut wrench and wheel nut tightening torque. Refer to “Tires”.

17. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tightening order in the illustration.

Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility.

WARNING

Do not use the extension when turning the wheel nuts. If you did, you would not be able to achieve sufficient tightening torque. The wheel nuts could then come loose, resulting in a serious accident.

18. Store the flat tire in the spare tire holder.

Refer to “Spare tire” for its location, instructions and precautions.

CAUTION

• When stowing a flat tire in the spare tire holder, turn the hoist shaft end only slowly. If it is turned quickly, the wheel disc of the flat tire could be damaged.

• A full-size flat tire should be stowed in the spare tire holder in an emergency only. After having the flat tire repaired, immediately swap it with the temporary spare tire.

• Remember that the tread width of a flat tire is wider than that of the temporary spare tire. When carrying a flat tire stowed in the spare tire holder, make sure the tire does not touch any obstacles.

WARNING

Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger compartment after changing wheels. In a sudden stop or collisions, loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury. Store the tire and all tools in the proper place.