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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

(5 Door)

1. Remove the trunk mat, trunk board and 

cargo sub-compartment.

2. Turn the tire hold-down bolt 

counterclockwise with the lug wrench.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a 
level spot that is well off the road and out 
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a 
busy road is dangerous.

Trunk board

Cargo sub-
compartment

Lug wrench

Tire clamp

Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE

If the following occurs while driving, it 
could indicate a flat tire.

•

Steering becomes difficult.

•

The vehicle begins to vibrate 
excessively.

•

The vehicle pulls in one direction.

Jacking a Vehicle:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not 
done properly. The vehicle can slip off 
the jack and seriously injure 
someone.
Be sure to follow the directions for 
changing a tire, and never get under a 
vehicle that is supported only by a 
jack.

Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a 
Jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a 
vehicle supported by a jack is 
dangerous. The occupant could cause 
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious 
injury. Never allow anyone inside a 
vehicle supported by a jack.

WARNING

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