Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Owner's Manual page 341

For emergencies
CAUTION
l
After changing the tyre and driving the ve-
hicle about 1.000 km (620 miles), retight-
en the wheel nuts to make sure that they
have not come loose.
l If the steering wheel vibrates when driv-
ing after changing the tyre, we recom-
mend you to have the tyres checked for
balance.
l Do not mix one type of tyre with another
or use a different size from the one listed.
This would cause early wear and poor han-
dling.
To store the flat tyre or spare wheel
1. Lift up the board.
2. To store the flat tyre or spare wheel, fit the
installation clamp (A) by turning it clockwise.
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NOTE
l On vehicles equipped with a compact spare
wheel, the clamp cannot be used for a normal
size tyre.
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3. Have your damaged tyre repaired as soon as
possible.
To store the tools and jack
Reverse the removing procedure when storing the
jack, bar and wheel nut wrench. Refer to "Tools
and jack" on page 6-06.
Wheel covers*
To remove
1. Wrap the tip of the bar with a cloth, insert it
deeply into the notch provided in the wheel
cover, and use it to lever up the cover a little.
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2. With the cover raised a little, pry it off com-
pletely using the jack bar. Insert the jack bar
under the cover, and move it around the cir-
cumference, prying the cover away from the
wheel little by little as you move the bar
around.
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CAUTION
l
If you try to use your hands, they may get
hurt by the edge of the wheel cover.
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NOTE
l The wheel cover is made of plastic; take care
when prying it off.
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To install
1. Make sure the tabs (A) of the back of the
wheel cover are not broken and correctly fit-
ted on the rings (B). If in doubt, do not in-
stall the wheel cover and consult your
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
2. Align the air valve (C) of the tyre with the
notch (D) in the wheel cover.