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Flat Tires
the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility .
1 Support holder
17 . Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment . Install with the support holder facing upward and secure the flat tire by firmly tightening the attaching bolt .
NOTE
If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly , try turning the support holder upside down .
18 . Store the jack , jack handle and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations .
WARNING
Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger compartment after changing wheels . In a sudden stop or collision , loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury . Store the tire and all tools in the proper place .
& Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS ) ( U . S . -Spec . Models ) s09ac02
Low tire pressure warning light
The tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver with the warning message indicated by sending a signal from a sensor that is installed in each wheel when
tire pressure is severely low .
The tire pressure monitoring system will activate only when the vehicle is driven at speeds above 20 mph ( 32 km / h ). Also , this system may not react immediately to a sudden drop in tire pressure ( for example , a blow-out caused by running over a sharp object ).
WARNING
. If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving , never brake suddenly . Instead , perform the following procedure . Otherwise an accident involving serious vehicle damage and serious personal injury could occur .
( 1 ) Keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed .
( 2 ) Slowly pull off the road to a safe place .
( 3 ) Check the pressure for all four tires and adjust the pressure to the COLD tire pressure shown on the tire inflation pressure label on the door pillar on the driver ’ s side .
If this light still illuminates while driving after adjusting the tire pressure , a tire may have signifi-