7-3 . Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■ Using the tire jack Observe the following precautions .
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall
off the jack , leading to death or serious injury .
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing
tires or installing and removing tire chains .
●Do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle .
●Put the jack properly in its jack point .
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack .
●Do not start the EV system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by the jack .
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside .
●When raising the vehicle , do not put an object on or under the jack .
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required
to replace the tire .
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle .
●When lowering the vehicle , make sure that there is no-one
near the vehicle . If there are people nearby , warn them vocally before lowering .
Replacing a flat tire 1 Chock the tires .
Tire
Front left-hand
Front right-hand
Rear left-hand
Rear right-hand
Wheel chock positions
Behind the rear right-hand side tire
Behind the rear left-hand side tire
In front of the front right-hand side tire
In front of the front left-hand side tire
2 Slightly loosen the wheel bolts ( one turn ).
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Maintenance and care
3 Turn the part of the jack by hand and place the top of the