Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2017 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 463

9-4

In case of emergency/Flat tires

Flat tires
If you have a flat tire while driving, never
brake suddenly; keep driving straight
ahead while gradually reducing speed.
Then slowly pull off the road to a safe
place.

& Changing a flat tire
WARNING
1)

Jack handle

1)
2)
3)
4)

Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Jack
Towing hook (eye bolt)

A jack handle is stored under the floor of
the trunk. A jack and a towing hook are
stored in the tool bucket that is located in
the recess of the spare tire wheel. A
screwdriver and a wheel nut wrench are
stored in the vinyl bag. These tools can
also be stored in the tool bucket.

NOTE
1)
2)
3)

Under-floor storage compartment (if
equipped) (Refer to “Under-floor storage
compartment” F6-12.)
Tool bucket
Spare tire

For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat
tires” F9-4.

. Do not jack up the vehicle on an
incline or a loose road surface.
The jack can come out of the
jacking point or sink into the
ground and this can result in a
severe accident.
. Use only the jack provided with
your vehicle. The jack supplied
with the vehicle is designed only
for changing a tire. Never get
under the vehicle while supporting the vehicle with this jack.
. Before using the jack, be sure
that there are no occupants or
cargo in the vehicle.
. Always turn off the engine before
raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with