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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 shift the select lever in the “ P ” ( Park ) position .
3 . Turn on the hazard warning flasher and unload all occupants and luggage from the vehicle .
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FP479 .
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 . Refer to “ Under-Floor Storage Compartment ” FP343 .
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7 . If your vehicle has wheel covers , insert a flat-head screwdriver into the notch on the opposite side of the valve hole and pry the wheel cover to remove it .
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In Case of Emergency
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4 . Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire .
5 . Take out the jack , jack handle and wheel nut wrench .
The tools and the spare tire are stored under the floor of the trunk ( Legacy ) or the cargo area ( Outback / Subaru Outback Wilderness ). Refer to “ Maintenance Tools ”
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6 . Take out the under-floor storage compartment and turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise , then take the spare tire out .
NOTE
Carefully read “ Temporary Spare Tire ” FP478 and strictly follow the instructions .
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