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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
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Using the jack handle
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the
extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.
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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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Retighten the wheel nuts within 100 miles (160 km) of driving. Other-
wise, the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could
cause a serious accident.
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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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Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench as soon as possi-
ble after changing wheels.
Steel wheel: 154 ft·lbf (209 N·m, 21.3 kgf·m)
Aluminum wheel: 97 ft·lbf (131 N·m, 13.4 kgf·m)
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and
the wheels 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.
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Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the tapered end facing inward.
(P. 428)
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When using the temporary spare tire
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Remember that your temporary spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your temporary spare tire on another
vehicle.
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Do not use two temporary spare tires simultaneously.
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Replace the temporary spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
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