6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place, away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
WARNING
● Make surethe parking brake is securely
applied and the automatic transmission
(A/T) or thecontinuously variable trans-
mission (CVT) models is shifted into P
(Park), or the manual transmission
(M/T) model into R (Reverse).
● Never change tires when the vehicle is
on a slope, ice or slippery areas. This is
hazardous.
● Never changetires if oncoming traffic is
close to your vehicle. Wait for profes-
sional road assistance.
Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocks
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1
at both the front and
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire
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2
to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is
jacked up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and result in personal injury.
Getting the spare tire and tools
Open the hatch or trunk. Lift the floorboard and
spare tire cover
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1
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