spare tire SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2005 2.G User Guide

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In case of emergency
1) Spare fuse
2) FWD connector
NOTE
(If your vehicle is AWD with automatic transmis-
sion, except Turbo models) Before driving your
vehicle with the temporary spare tire, put a spare fuse inside the FWD connector in the main fuse
box located in the engine compartment and con-
firm that the Front-wheel drive warning light
“AWD” in the combination meter comes on. The
all wheel drive capability of the vehicle has now
deactivated. After re-installing the conventional
tire, remove the spare fuse from the FWD connec-
tor in order to reactivate all wheel drive.
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare
tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not de-
signed to sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of
the vehicle and may lead to an accident.
Never use any temporary spare tire other than
the original. Using other sizes may result in se-
vere mechanical damage to the drive train of
your vehicle.
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In case of emergency
Sedan
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire
Wagon
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire
5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and wheel nut wrench.
The spare tire is stored under the floor of the trunk or
cargo area.
To remove the spare tire, proceed as follows:
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Sedan: Remove the floor cover from the trunk. Re-
move the storage compartment (if so equipped).Turn
the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take the
spare tire out.
Wagon: Open the lid and hang the hook provided on
the under side of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to
keep the lid open.
Remove the storage compartment (if so equipped).
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Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take
spare tire out.
If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is a temporary
spare tire, carefully read the 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 counterclock-
wise to loosen it, then remove 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.
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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.
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 an
accident.
12.Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the
vehicle.
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13.Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tight-
ening order in the illustration.
The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 lbf·ft (80
to 100 N·m, 8 to 10 kgf·m). This torque is equivalent to
applying about 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50 kg) at the top of
the wheel nut wrench. Never use your foot on the
wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench
because you may exceed the specified torque. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automo-
tive service facility.
14.Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment.
Put the spacer and tighten the attaching bolt firmly.
Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their stor-
age locations.
After placing the jack in its storage location, turn the
jackscrew clockwise by hand until it becomes too hard
to turn. Then, tighten it by an additional 1/4 – 1/3 of a
turn using a screwdriver or the jack handle. Unless the
jack is properly secured, it may rattle while the vehicleis moving.
Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the
passenger compartment after changing
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wise to loosen it, then remove the jack.
Sedan
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire Wagon
1) Jack
2) Jack handle
3) Spare tire
The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover.
For how to use the jack, refer to “Flat tires”.
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Maintenance and service
not pressed against the curb when you park the
vehicle.y
If you feel unusual vibration while driving or find
it difficult to steer the vehicle in a straight line, one
of the tires and/or wheels may be damaged. Drive
slowly to the nearest authorized SUBARU dealer
and have the vehicle inspected. „ Tire pressures and wear
Maintaining the correct tire pressures helps to maxi-
mize the tires’ service lives and is essential for good
running performance. Check and, if necessary, adjust
the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least
once a month (for example, during a fuel stop) and be-
fore any long journey. Check the tire pressures when the tires are cold. Use
a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the
values shown on the tire placard. The tire placard is lo-
cated on the door pillar on the driver’s side.
Driving even a short distance warms up the tires and
increases the tire pressures. Also, the tire pressures
are affected by the outside temperature. It is best to
check tire pressure outdoors before driving the vehi- cle.
When a tire becomes warm, the air inside it expands,
causing the tire pressure to increase. Be careful not to
mistakenly release air from a warm tire to reduce itspressure.
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Specifications
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„Tires
*1: The recommended cold tire pressure for the 215/45R17 87W tire is not indicated on the vehicle placard attached to the drive r’s
side B-pillar since this tire is a dealer option for the WRX. If your vehicle is equipped with 215/45R17 87W tires, be sure to adjust
them to the air pressure shown on this page.
ItemRS, RS sport package, WRXWRX (option tire)*1WRX-STi
Tire sizeP205/55R16 89V215/45R17 87W225/45R17 90W
Wheel size16 × 6 1
/2 JJ17
× 7 JJ17 × 8 JJ
PressureFront32 psi
(220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
)33 psi
(230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
)36 psi
(250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear29 psi
(200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm 2
)32 psi
(220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm 2
)30 psi
(210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm 2
)
Temporary spare tireSizeT135/70 D16T135/70 D17
Pressure60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
)

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„Recommended tire inflation pressure
T Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
Recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle’s tires is as follows,
*1: The recommended cold tire pressure for the 215/45R17 87W tire is not indicated on the vehicle plac-
ard attached to the driver’s side B-pillar since this tire is a dealer option for the WRX. If your vehicle is
equipped with 215/45R17 87W tires, be sure to adjust them to the air pressure shown on this page.
ItemRS, RS sport
package, WRXWRX (option tire) *1WRX-STi
Tire sizeP205/55R16 89V215/45R17 87W225/45R17 90W
Wheel size16
× 6 1
/2 JJ17
× 7 JJ17 × 8 JJ
PressureFront32 psi (220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm 2
)33 psi (230 kPa,
2.3 kgf/cm 2
)36 psi (250 kPa,
2.5 kgf/cm 2
)
Rear29 psi (200 kPa,
2.0 kgf/cm 2
)32 psi (220 kPa,
2.2 kgf/cm 2
)30 psi (210 kPa,
2.1 kgf/cm 2
)
Temporary spare
tireSizeT135/70 D16T135/70 D17
Pressure60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
)