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holding of the vehicle, leading to loss of vehicle
control.
NOTE: Always include the spare tire during a
pressure verification.
Changing wheels
Tire failure is a rare event these days, if tires are
properly cared for. In case of a flat tire, move
vehicle a safe distance away from traffic and apply
the parking brake. Remember to switch "ON" the
hazard flashers and according to the highway
code regulations, set up the triangular reflectors
(see "Emergency warning reflectors" on page 3-6)
at an adequate distance to warn incoming
motorists.
Spare wheel and tire are stored in the Spare
wheel and tire compartment and are accessible by
lowering the reclining front bumper.
wheel nut wrench to unscrew the two (2) bumper
retaining bolts.
WARNING:
It is recommended that two (2)
people do this operation since bumper weighs
100lbs (45kg).
CAUTION:
This compartment has not been
designed for storage.
objects in this area since they may interfere with
steering linkage mechanism.
Removing
spare
compartment
To pull out spare wheel and tire , open reclining
bumper according to the previous instructions,
unscrew the wing nut retaining the support and rail
extension assembly (stored on R.H. side of
wheel), then take out the assembly.
assembly by matching its two (2) holes to the
corresponding mounting pins located in front
center of spare tire compartment. Unscrew the
retaining bracket`s T-handle to release the wheel
and dolly assembly and pull out bracket. Pull out
wheel using strap then remove tire covering.
Separate wheel and tire from dolly by unscrewing
the two (2) mounting nuts.
Use the
Never leave any loose
wheel
and
tire
from
Install
STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES
CAUTION:
After reclining bumper has been
secured, the two (2) retaining bolts should be
checked to make sure that they are tightly
fastened.
NOTE:
Reinstall support and rail extension
assembly, then secure tire with retaining bracket
before moving vehicle.
Jack and wheel nut wrench are stored at right in
forward R.H. side baggage compartment.
Check
the
spare
periodically to keep it ready for use. Inflate spare
tire to the pressure of the tire which has the
highest pressure on the vehicle.
Also, make sure that retaining bracket is securely
fastened in order to prevent it from moving around
inside compartment.
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tire`s
inflation
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