578 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
lDo not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
lUse a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
lWhen lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If there are
people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering. ornament. Vehicles with 18-inch tires: Remove the wheel ornament using the wrench.
To protect the wheel ornament, place a rag between the wrench
and the wheel ornament.
Replacing a flat tire 1 Chock the tires.
3 Slightly loosen the wheel nuts( one turn).
Tire
Front left-hand side
Front right-hand side
Rear left-hand side
Rear right-hand side
Wheel chock positions
Behind the rear right-hand side tire
Behind the rear left-hand side tire
In front of the front right-hand side tire
In front of the front left-hand side tire
4 Turn the A part of the jack by hand and place the top of the jack in the position shown in the illustration.
2 Vehicles with 20-inch tires: Do not remove the wheel