2012 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 350

9-6 In case of emergency . 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, whenever possible, then stop the engine. 2. Set the parking brake securely and shift the shift lever in reverse. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have everyone get out of the vehicle. The tools and the spare tire are stored under the floor of the trunk (4-door) or the cargo area (5-door). Refer to "Maintenance tools" F9-3. NOTE Make sure that the jack is well lubricated before using it. 1) 2) Notch Valve hole 7. If your vehicle has wheel covers, insert a flat-head screwdriver into the notch on the opposite side of the valve hole and pry the wheel cover to remove it. 6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take the spare tire out. NOTE 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. 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.