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 acci-
dent.
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. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever 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.
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.
5. Take out the jack, jack handle and
Notch
Valve hole
Carefully read “Temporary spare tire”
F9-2 and strictly follow the instruc-
tions.