jack points SUBARU WRX 2016 Owners Manual

. Always turn off the engine before
raising the flat tire off the ground
using the jack. Never swing or
push the vehicle supported with
the jack. The jack can come out
of the jacking point due to a jolt
and this can result in a severe
accident.
1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-
ever possible, then stop the engine.
2. Set the parking brake securely and
shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)
or the select lever to the “ P ” (Park)
position (CVT models).
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher
and have everyone get out of the vehicle.
4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire. 5. Take out the jack, jack handle and
wheel nut wrench.
The tools and the spare tire are stored
under the floor of the trunk. Refer to
“ Maintenance tools ” F 9-3.
NOTE Make sure that the jack is well lubri-
cated before using it.
6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the
attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take
the spare tire out.
NOTE If the spare tire provided in your vehicle
is a temporary spare tire, carefully read
“ Temporary spare tire ” F 9-2 and
strictly follow the instructions. 7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel
nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.
Jack-up points
8. Place the jack under the side sill at the
front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat
tire. In case of emergency/Flat tires
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