Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2014 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 305

9-6

In case of emergency/Flat tires

The tools and the spare tire are stored
under the floor of the trunk (4-door) or the
cargo area (5-door). Refer to “Maintenance tools” F9-3.

8. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

NOTE
Make sure that the jack is well lubricated before using it.

1)
2)

Notch
Valve hole

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 tool bucket and turn the
attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take
the spare tire out.

NOTE
If the spare tire provided in your vehicle
is a temporary spare tire, carefully read
“Temporary spare tire” F9-2 and
strictly follow the instructions.

Jack-up points

9. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat
tire.
Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack
head engages firmly into the jack-up point.