How To Change A Tyre - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Owner's Manual

For emergencies

How to change a tyre

Before changing a tyre, first stop your vehicle in a
safe, flat location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground,
free of loose pebbles, etc.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with M/T, turn the ignition
switch to the "LOCK" position, and move
the gearshift lever to the "R" (Reverse) posi-
tion.
On vehicles with Twin Clutch SST, move
the gearshift lever to the "P" (PARK) posi-
tion, and turn the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" position.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set
up a warning triangle, flashing signal lamp,
etc., at an adequate distance from the vehi-
cle, and have all your passengers leave the ve-
hicle.
5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it
is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks
(A) at the tyre that is diagonally opposite
from the tyre (B) you are changing.
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WARNING
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l Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the
correct tyre when jacking up the vehicle.
If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the
jack could slip out of position, leading to
an accident.
NOTE
l The chocks shown in the illustration do not
come with your vehicle. It is recommended
that you keep some in the vehicle for use if
needed.
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If chocks or blocks are not available, use
stones or any other objects that are large
enough to hold the wheel in position.
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench
ready. Refer to "Tools, jack and tyre repair
kit" on page 6-05.
Spare wheel information*
Check the air pressure of the spare tyre frequently
and make sure it is ready for emergency use at any
time.
Maintaining the spare wheel at the highest speci-
fied air pressure will ensure that it can always be
used under any conditions (city/high-speed driving,
varying load weight, etc.).
The spare wheel is stored beneath the luggage floor
board of the luggage compartment.
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CAUTION
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The pressure should be periodically
checked and maintained at the specified
pressure while the tyre is stowed.
Driving with an insufficient tyre pressure
can lead to an accident. If you have no
choice but to drive with an insufficient
tyre pressure, keep your speed down and
inflate the tyre to the correct pressure as
soon as possible. (Refer to "Tyre inflation
pressures" on page 8-10.)
Compact spare wheel*
The compact spare tyre is designed to save space in
the luggage compartment and its lighter weight
makes it easier to use if a flat tyre occurs.
CAUTION
l The compact spare wheel is for tempora-
ry use only and should be removed as
soon as the original wheel can be re-
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paired or replaced.
l The vehicle must not be driven at speeds
in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) while using
the compact spare wheel.
l The compact spare tyre is not as good as
a standard tyre in controllability and sta-
bility. When the compact spare tyre is
used, avoid quick starts, sudden braking
and sharp steering.
l The compact spare wheel is specifically de-
signed for your vehicle and it should not
be used on any other vehicle.