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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

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Replacing a flat tire

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

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Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it from under the

vehicle.

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Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the

ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.

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Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to

bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts

to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident. Remove any oil or

grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

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Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 97 ft°lbf (131 N°m, 13.4

kgf°m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and the wheel

may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.

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Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel while

the vehicle is moving.