9-6
In case of emergency/Flat tires
. Always turn off the engine before
raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with
the jack. The jack can come out
of the jacking point due to a jolt
and this can result in a serious
accident.
1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Apply the parking brake and shift the
shift lever in reverse (MT models) or the
select lever in the “P” (Park) position (CVT
models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher
and have everyone get out of the vehicle.
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). Refer to “Mainte-
nance tools” F9-3.
NOTE
Make sure that the jack is well lubri-
cated before using it.
1)
2)
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.
6. Take out the under-floor storage com-
partment and turn the attaching bolt
counterclockwise, then take the spare tire
out.
NOTE
4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.
Notch
Valve hole
Carefully read “Temporary spare tire”
F9-2 and strictly follow the instruc-
tions.