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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP4
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the front of the v
ehicle. Perform the following steps
and fit tire chains to the rear tires.
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehi -
cle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P.
3 9 2 )
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever
in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand fr
om around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help pr
ovide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC/VSC if these functions ar
e hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. (  P. 1 6 1 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 86
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 82
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 87
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 67
Child restraint system ........................ 78
Child-protectors..................................... 18
How your child should wear the seat -
belt............................................................ 36
Installing child restraints ...................... 81
Moon roof ................................................ 48
Power window lock switch .............. 43
Power window precautions............ 45
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ......................................... 412
Seat belt comfort guide...................... 34
Seat belt precautions........................... 37
Seat heater precautions ..... 323, 325
Trunk............................................................ 24
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 321
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 358
Interior..................................................... 360
Seat belts ................................................. 361
Clock........................................................... 318
Coin holder .............................................. 313
Compass ................................................. 339
Condenser.............................................. 385
Console box.............................................. 311
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 496Cruise control
Cruise control........................................ 124
Dynamic radar cruise control........ 127
Cup holders ............................................. 314
Curtain shield airbags............................ 59
Customizable features ....................... 523
Daytime running light system ............. 117
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 198
Side mirror.............................................. 198
Dimension................................................ 498
Dinghy towing ......................................... 178
Display Multi-informatio n display
..................113
Touch screen ........................................ 180
Trip information ..................................... 114
Warning message ............................ 455
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 369
Door courtesy lights ............................ 307
Door pocket............................................. 315
Doors Door lock .................................................... 17
Rear door child protector ................. 18
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 452
Driving Correct posture..................................... 57
Procedures .............................................. 90
DVD player/changer.......................... 233
Electronic key Replacing battery.................................. 411
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ........................... 489
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Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 449
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................455
If the engine will not start ............... 486
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
If the battery is discharged ........... 492
If you have a flat tire ............. 474, 476
If you lose your keys........................ 488
If you think something is 
wrong ................................................... 445
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 499
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ...................................................438
If your vehicle overheats ................ 496
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ............................489
Engine Compartment ..................................... 376
Hood........................................................ 373
How to start the engine..................... 97
If the engine will not start ............... 486
Overheating......................................... 496
Power switch .......................................... 97
Engine compartment cover ............. 378
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge....................................................... 106
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 502
Checking ............................................... 384
Preparing and checking  before winter ...................................... 172
Engine immobilizer system.................. 52
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 501
Checking ............................................... 379Preparing and checking

before winter.......................................172
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 382
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ........ 159
Event data recorder ............................ 447
First-aid kit storage belt ....................... 331
Floor mats ................................................ 330
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 386
Washer................................................... 390
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 119
Wattage ................................................. 508
Foot light .................................................. 307
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .............................72
Front passenger's seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 452
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 25
Driving position memory .................. 27
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 508
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 500
Fuel gauge .............................................. 106
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 446
Gas station information ................. 542
Information ........................................... 509
Refueling .................................................... 49
Fuel filler door ........................................... 49
Fuel pump shut off system................. 446
Fuses ............................................................ 413
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Alphabetical index
TiresChains ....................................................... 174
Checking ................................................. 391
Compact spare tire ........................... 477
If you have a flat tire .............. 474, 476
Inflation pressure............................... 506
Information.............................................. 512
Pressure warning system ................ 391
Replacing ............................................... 476
Rotating tires .......................................... 391
Size .......................................................... 506
Snow tires ................................................ 175
Tools ........................................................... 476
Total load capacity .................................. 171
Touch screen ........................................... 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................................... 178
Emergency towing ........................... 439
Trailer towing......................................... 177
TRAC (Traction control) .................... 159
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 487
Mode select switch.............................. 101
S mode...................................................... 102
Transmission ......................................... 100
Trip meter ................................................. 107
Trunk Extending a space............................. 332
Opener ........................................................ 21
Trunk light.................................................. 23
Wattage................................................. 508
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 438
Switch ....................................................... 104
Wattage................................................. 508Vanity lights
Vanity lights............................................ 317
Wattage ................................................. 508
Vanity mirrors ..........
...................................317
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics 
Integrated Management) ............... 160
Vehicle identification number......... 499
Vehicle load limits ................................... 171
Ventilators ............................................... 325
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) ................................................ 159
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 159
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 449
Downshifting.......................................... 103
Open door ............................................ 451
Seat belt reminder ............................ 452
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 451
Brake system ....................................... 449
Charging system ............................... 450
ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control)............ 451
Electric power steering  warning light....................................... 451
Low fuel level......................................... 451
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 450
Master warning light........................ 452
Open door ............................................. 451
Pre-collision system........................... 451
Seat belt reminder light .................. 452
SRS airbags .......................................... 450
Tire pressure warning light .......... 452
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