Flat Tire; In Case of an Emergency; To secure the spare tire- Page 217

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

8. Rotate the small lever on top of the 

retaining plate and pull the retaining 
plate out from the center hole of the 
tire.

To secure the spare tire

1. Place the tire with the outer side facing 

upward, rotate the small lever on top of 
the retaining plate and slide the 
retaining plate through the center hole 
of the tire.
Rotate the small lever into place.

2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse 

order of removal.

3. Replace the spare tire carrier cap in the 

socket and turn it until the spare tire is 
pulled up tight.

Retaining 
plate

Retaining 
plate

•

Applying excessive lateral force 
while the spare tire lever is attached 
may result in damage to the socket.

•

Place the specialized temporary 
spare tire in the spare tire carrier 
correctly.
Placing the specialized temporary 
spare tire wrong side up or using 
any tire other than the small 
temporary spare tire designed for 
use with this vehicle will result in 
poor attachment and insufficient 
ground clearance in the spare tire 
carrier and the danger of the tire 
falling off.

NOTE

Unless the cable is rolled up 
completely, the spare tire lever cannot 
be removed from the socket.

CAUTION

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