jack points SUBARU IMPREZA 2007 3.G Owners Manual

9-6In case of emergency
section “Temporary spare tire ”in this
chapter and strictly follow the instructions.
The jack is stored on the left side of the
trunk or cargo area.
To take out the jack:
Remove the cover, turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it, then re-
move the jack.
If the jackscrew is too tight to be loosened
by hand, loosen it using a screwdriver or
the jack handle.
The jack handle is stored under the spare
tire cover. NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
6. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
Jack-up points (Vehicle with side sill skirt)

Jack-up points (Others)
7. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flattire.
Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack
head engages firmly into the jack-up point.
8. Insert the jack handle into the jack-
screw, and turn the handle until the tire
clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle
higher than necessary.
9. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire.10. Before putting the spare tire on, clean
the mounting surface of the wheel and hub
with a cloth.
11. Put on the spare tire. Replace the
wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the
wheel studs or nuts when the spare
tire is installed. This could cause the
nuts to become loose and lead to anaccident.
12. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise
to lower the vehicle.
13. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely
tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque, following the tightening order in the In case of emergency
9-7
– CONTINUED –