If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire- Page 490

(Vehicles without flat tire hold-down
bolt)

1. Secure the damaged tire to the

vehicle using the spare tire
hold-down bolt removed when
removing the spare tire.

9. Place the trunk mat (4-door) or

luggage mat (5-door) on the damaged
tire.

10. Remove the tire blocks and store the

tools and jack.

11. Check the inflation pressure. Refer to

Tires on page 9-9.

12. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced

as soon as possible.

13. After repairing or replacing the flat

tire, install the wheel cover (vehicles
with steel wheels) or center cap
(vehicles with aluminum wheels) using
the following procedure.

(Wheel cover)

1. Align the notch on the wheel cover

with the tire valve of the wheel and
install the wheel cover to the
wheel.

1. Notch
2. Tire valve

CAUTION

Always align the notch on the wheel
cover with the tire valve of the
wheel. Otherwise, it could cause
damage to the wheel cover and the
tire valve.

(Center cap)

1. Align the center cap with the center

hole of the wheel and install the
center cap to the wheel.

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

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