Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2012 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 306

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In case of emergency

WARNING

torque checked at the nearest automotive
service facility.

Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts when the spare
tire is installed. This could cause the
nuts to become loose and lead to an
accident.

& Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.
models)

14. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.

16. Store the flat tire in the spare tire
compartment. Put in the spacer and tighten the attaching bolt firmly.
Also store the jack, jack handle and wheel
nut wrench in their storage locations.

WARNING
15. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely
tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in the
illustration.
For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer
to “Tires” F12-9. Never use your foot on
the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension
on the wrench because you may exceed
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut

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.

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.
Also, this system may not react immediately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example, a blow-out caused running over
a sharp object).

WARNING
If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates while driving, never