Mitsubishi 2016 Outlander Manual page 394

How to change a tire
To store the spare tire
1. Place the tire on the center of the tire
hanger, with the wheel surface facing
upwards.
CAUTION
 Storing the tire with the wheel surface facing
down may damage the wheel or tire hanger.
If you find any damage on a spare tire, do not
use the tire and contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
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2. Lift up the tire hanger (A) and hook it on
the hook (B).
8-12 For emergencies
CAUTION
 Make sure you hook the tire hanger in the
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proper position. If the tire hanger is not
hooked properly, the hook could damage the
vehicle body or the tire could fall off the
vehicle while driving, causing an accident.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, firmly tighten
the tire hanger mounting bolt by turning it
clockwise.
CAUTION
 Confirm that the tire hanger is firmly secured
after storing the spare tire. If the tire hanger
is not secured, it could drop out while driv-
ing, causing an accident.
 When hooking or unhooking the tire hanger,
be sure to hold the tire hanger firmly to pre-
vent it from dropping on your foot.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
4. Install the cover over the tire hanger
mounting bolt.
To store the flat tire, jack, bar
and wheel nut wrench
Store the flat tire in the luggage compartment.
Reverse the removing procedure when stor-
ing the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench.
Refer to "Jack and tools" on page 8-5.
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