If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface, and apply the parking
brake.
2. Put the transmission into (P.
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not use another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a professional towing service.
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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
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1. Pull the strap on the floor lid and open the
lid.
Strap
2. Take the tool bag out of the cargo area.
Take the wheel nut wrench and jack handle
bar out of the tool bag.
Tool Bag
Spare Tire
3. Take the jack out of the spare tire area.
u Remove the jack by turning the jack’s
end bracket to the left to loosen it.
4. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
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5. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
6. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
Models with wheel cover
Jack Handle Bar
7. Put the flat tip of the jack handle bar into
the edge of the wheel cover. Carefully pry
the edge and remove the cover.
u Wrap a cloth around the flat tip of the
jack handle bar to prevent scratches on
the cover.
Wheel
Cover
Wheel Nut
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8. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
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1How to Set Up the Jack
How to Set Up the Jack
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
3WARNING
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack,
seriously injuring anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for changing a tire
exactly, and never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
Jacking Points
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point.
u Make sure that the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or
may not fit the jacking point.
The following instructions must be followed to use
the jack safely:
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is firm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and
can seriously injure the occupants.
Jack
Handle
Bar
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before
driving.
Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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1Replacing the Flat Tire
Replacing the Flat Tire
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Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra
torque using your foot or a pipe.
1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
Models with wheel cover
Make sure the wire support ring is hooked into the
clips around the edge of the wheel cover.
2. Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel
with a clean cloth.
3. Mount the compact spare tire.
4. Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the
lips around the mounting holes, then stop
rotating.
Clips
Clips
Align the valve mark on the wheel cover to the tire
valve on the wheel, then install the wheel cover.
5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order
indicated in the image. Go around,
tightening the nuts, two to three times in
this order.
Wheel nut torque:
80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)
Valve Mark
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1Replacing the Flat Tire
Storing the Flat Tire
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Models with wheel cover
Models with aluminum wheels
Center Cap
Make sure the wire support ring is on the outer side
of the tire valve as shown.
1. Remove the center cap.
Tire Valve
All models
Wing
Bolt
2. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
Wire Support Ring
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely store the wheel nut wrench and
jack handle bar back in the tool bag. Store
the bag in the cargo area.
1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
For
For
compact full-size
spare tire tire
Spacer Cone
5. Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack’s
end bracket to lock it in place.
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TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire
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If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), Tire
pressure monitor system problem. Check tire pressure. See your dealer. will
appear on the driver information interface and the indicator will start blinking for a
short time and then stay on; however, this is normal and is no cause for concern.
Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.
2 TPMS Calibration P. 456
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