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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (
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Warning light display in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehicle-to-vehicle distance closes.
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When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
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When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
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Immediately after cruise control speed is set
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At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
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Before jacking up the vehicle
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Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
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Press the height control mode select switch to set the height control system to manual mode (if equipped)
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Set the parking brake.
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Shift the shift lever to P.
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Stop the engine.
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Turn on the emergency flashers.
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Location of the spare tire
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Location of the jack and tools
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the jack and tool bag
Pull the deck board up.
Remove the cover and loosen the strap.
Remove the tools.
Tighten
Loosen
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the spare tire
Remove the cover.
Assemble the jack handle extension as shown.
Insert the end of the jack handle extension into the lowering screw and turn it counterclockwise.
After the tire is lowered completely to the ground, remove the holding bracket.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Replacing a flat tire
Chock the tires.
Front
Rear
Flat tire
Lefthand side
Righthand side
Lefthand side
Righthand side
Wheel chock positions
Behind the rear righthand side tire
Behind the rear lefthand side tire
In front of the front right-hand side tire
In front of the front left-hand side tire
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown.
Front
Rear
Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire.
When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Installing the tire
Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, and the tire may come off the vehicle.
Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount.
Tapered portion
Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel.
Disc wheel
Lower the vehicle.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
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: When used on aluminum wheel, apply 97 ft·lbf (131
N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse side.
Lay down the tire with the outer side facing up, and install the holding bracket.
Then secure the tire, taking care that the tire goes straight up without catching on any other part, to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking.
Keep winding until three clicks are heard.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
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After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (
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When using the temporary spare tire
As the temporary spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned. Also, if you replace the temporary spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
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Using the jack
Improper use of the jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.
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Do not use the jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and removing tire chains.
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Only use the jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.
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Always check that the jack is securely set to the jack point.
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Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
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Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
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Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
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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 will be injured.
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Using the jack handle
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.
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Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
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Retighten the wheel nuts within 100 miles (160 km) of driving. Otherwise, the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious accident.
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Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it from under the vehicle.
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Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
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Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
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Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident. Remove any oil or grease form the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
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Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Steel wheel: 154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheel: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
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Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel while the vehicle is moving.
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When using the temporary spare tire
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Remember that your temporary spare tire is specifically designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your temporary spare tire on another vehicle.
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Do not use two temporary spare tires simultaneously.
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Replace the temporary spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
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Speed limit when using the temporary spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a temporary spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The temporary spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
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Driving with tire chains and the temporary spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the temporary spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
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When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not operate correctly:
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ABS & Brake assist
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VSC
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TRAC
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A-TRAC
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AUTO LSD
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Cruise control
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Navigation system
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, it may actually negatively effect the drive-train components:
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4WD system
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