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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Replacing a flat tire
Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is in
contact with the jack point.
STEP1
Flat tireWheel chock
positions
Front
Left-hand
sideBehind the
rear right-
hand side tire
Right-
hand sideBehind the
rear left-
hand side tire
Rear
Left-hand
sideIn front of the
front right-
hand side tire
Right-
hand sideIn front of the
front left-
hand side tire
STEP2
STEP3

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Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each nut by hand to
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into loose
contact with the disc wheel sheet.
Lower the vehicle.
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.
STEP2
Disc wheel
sheet Tapered portion
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label TEMPORARY USE ONLY on
the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire. (P. 3 8 9 )
■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 vehicle. 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. 2 8 5 )
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud-
denly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
■Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a serious accident.
Remove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5
kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and the wheels
may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.

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CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident.
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the
vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road sur-
faces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Steering
Tires and wheels
Type A
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Ti r e s i z e205/55R16 89W, T125/70D17 98M
(spare)
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per-
mitted by law)
Add 5.8 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, )
Wheel size16  7JJ, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Ty p e B
Ti r e s i z e225/45R17 90W, 245/45R17 95W, T125/
70D17 98M (spare)
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per-
mitted by law)
Add 4.5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17  8JJ, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Vehicle specifications
Type C
Ti r e s i z e225/45R17 91V, 225/45R17 91V, T125/
70D17 98M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per-
mitted by law)
Add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17  8JJ, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Ty p e D
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/45R17 95V
Rear tires: 245/45R17 95V
Spare tire: T125/70R17 98M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per-
mitted by law)
Add 10 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17  8JJ, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Vehicle specifications
Type E
Ti r e s i z e
Front tires: 225/40R18 88Y
Rear tires: 255/40R18 95Y
Spare tire: T145/70R17 106M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front tires:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
38 psi (260 kPa, 2.6 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph (160
km/h) (in countries where such speeds are per-
mitted by law)
Add 7.2 psi (50 kPa, 0.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire inflation pressure indicated
on the tire sidewall.
Spare tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size
Front wheels: 18  8J
Rear wheels: 18 8 1 /2J
Spare wheel: 17  4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)