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uuIf a Tire Goes Flat uTemporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Handling the Unexpected
• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less
than front:35 psi (240 kPa)/rear:33 psi
(230 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches front:35
psi (240 kPa)/rear:33 psi (230 kPa).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 500
Then drive carefully for 10 more minutes or
until you reach the nearest service station.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u You should repeat this procedure as long
as the air pressure is within this range.
7. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
8. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
1 Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
Pressure Relief Button
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 492
2.Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the air only hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. Attach the air only hose onto the tire valve
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Inflating an Under-inflated Tire1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
Air Only Hose
Valve Cap
Valve Stem
Air Only Hose
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7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electronic
devices into other accessory power
sockets.
2 Accessory Power Sockets P. 171
8.Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 64
9.Turn the selector switch to AIR ONLY.
10. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid build-up of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
AIR ONLY
side
ON
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1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire P. 491
2.Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or ro ck in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The shape of the tool case varies by model.
Spare Tire
Tool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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1. Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
2. Turn the end bracket cl ockwise 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.
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the
ground.
■How to Set Up the Jack1How to Set Up the Jack
Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the
vehicle.
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 vehicl e while using the jack.
•Do not put anything on top of or underneath the
jack.
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.
Jack
Handle
Bar Wheel Nut
Wrench as Jack Handle
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1. Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well.
2. Wrap the spacer cone and spare tire wing
bolt with cloth or paper, and store them in
the spare tire well.
3. Store the jack and tools in the tool case.
Place the tool case and the trunk floor lid on
the flat tire.
4. Close the trunk.
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), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressure
Monitor Problem appears on the multi-informati on display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a full-size tire, the warning message on the multi-
information display and the low tire pressu re/TPMS indicator will go off after a few
miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1 Storing 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.
Spacer Cone
Wing Bolt
■TPMS and the Spare Tire1TPMS and the Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor th e pressure of the spare
tire. Manually check the spare tire pressure to be sure
that it is correct.
Use the TPMS specific whee ls. Each is equipped with
a tire pressure sensor mount ed inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
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Index
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 398
Indicator ........................................... 76, 521
Tires .......................................................... 471
Air Pressure..................................... 472, 533
Chains .................................................... 479
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 471
Flat Tire (Puncture) .......................... 491, 503
Inspection ............................................... 471
Labeling .................................................. 472
Regulations ............................................. 474
Rotation.................................................. 478
Spare (Optional) .............................. 503, 533
Summer .......................................... 479, 488
Temporary Tire Repair Kit ........................ 492
Wear Indicators....................................... 476
Winter .................................................... 479
Tools ......................................................... 490
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 343
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 343
Emergency .............................................. 527
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 398
Transmission ....................................... 17, 351
Automatic................................. 17, 350, 351
Fluid ....................................................... 460
Number .................................................. 534
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 353
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............. 72, 352
TRIP Button ................................................ 99
Trip Meter ................................................ 100 Troubleshooting
....................................... 489
Blown Fuse .............................. 522, 524, 525
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 21
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 22
Emergency Towing .................................. 527
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 509
Flat Tire/Puncture ............................. 491, 503
Noise When Braking .................................. 22
Overheating ............................................ 516
Premium Gasoline ........................... 437, 532
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 21, 126
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 515
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Trunk ......................................................... 128
Lid ........................................................... 128
Light Bulbs .............................................. 532
Release Handle ........................................ 529
Unable to Open ....................................... 529
Trunk Pass-through Cover ........................ 174
Turn Signals .............................................. 140
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 77
Turn-by-Turn Directions ........................... 101
Two-way Keyless Access Remote ..... 123, 346
U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 118
Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside ................................................. 12, 124
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 261
USB Port .................................................... 193 Using the Keyless Access System
............. 118
V
Valet Mode............................................... 166
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 534
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 393
Off Button............................................... 394
Off Indicator...................................... 75, 394
System Indicator ................................ 75, 393
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 453, 533
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 393
W
Warning and Information Messages ......... 86
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 518
Warning Labels ........................................... 65
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 539
Watts ......................................................... 532
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 476
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 506
Window Washers ..................................... 145
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 461
Switch ..................................................... 145
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 134
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 484, 487
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 188
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