IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 475
. Do not start the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Doing so could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Do not hit and bend the disc rotor backing plate when removing and installing the tire. A bent backing plate may scrape against the disc rotor and cause noise while the vehicle is in motion.
NOTE
. Make sure that the jack is well lubricated before using it.
. To take out the tools and spare tire, store the cargo area cover to the original position and open the underfloor storage compartment. Refer to“ Maintenance Tools” FP474.
6. Take out the under-floor storage compartment and turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take the spare tire out.
NOTE
Contact a SUBARU dealer when jacking up the vehicle using a garage jack.
1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake and place the select lever in the“ P” position.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and unload all occupants and luggage from the vehicle.
4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.
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NOTE
Carefully read“ Temporary Spare Tire” FP472 and strictly follow the instructions.
7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
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5. Take out the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench.
The tools and the spare tire are stored under the floor of the cargo area. Refer to“ Maintenance Tools” FP474.
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