Subaru Ascent Manuals 2025 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 457

Flat tires 451
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.
14. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility.
WARNING
Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger compartment after changing wheels. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury. Store the tire and all tools in the proper place.
& Tire pressure monitoring system( TPMS)( U. S.-spec. models)
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WARNING
15. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tightening order in the illustration. For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer to“ Tires” FP520. Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Have
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.
16. Store the flat tire in the spare tire holder. Refer to“ Removing the spare tire” FP443 for its location, instructions and precautions.
17. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations.
The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver with the warning message indicated by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel when tire pressure is severely low.
In case of emergency
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