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Flat Tires
CAUTION
Do not hit and bend the disc rotor backing plate when removing and installing the tire. A bent backing plate may scrape against the disc rotor and cause noise while the vehicle is in motion.
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 securely and shift the shift lever to reverse( MT models) or the select lever to the“ P”( Park) position( CVT models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and unload all occupants and luggage from the vehicle.
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. Refer to“ Maintenance Tools” FP377.
NOTE
. Make sure that the jack is well lubricated before using it.
. To take out the tools and spare tire, open the under-floor storage. Refer to“ Maintenance Tools” FP377.
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” FP376 and strictly follow the instructions.