Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2014 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 307

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In case of emergency/Flat tires

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

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
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

brake suddenly and keep driving
straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull