Subaru Forester Manuals 2023 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 429

Flat tires 423
11 . Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire .
CAUTION
If the threaded part was damaged , we recommend that you immediately contact your SUBARU dealer .
13 . Put on the spare tire . Replace the wheel nuts . Tighten them by hand .
WARNING
Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the jack-up point .
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 .
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 .
12 . Before putting the spare tire on , clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth .
In case of emergency
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