JUMP STARTING
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface between
the wheel and hub.
For models equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
After adjusting the tire pressure, the TPMS must be
reset. See “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
(P.5-3) for details about the resetting procedure.
WARNING:
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Incorrect jump starting can lead to a battery
explosion. The battery explosion may result
in severe injury or death. It may also result in
damage to the vehicle. Be sure to follow the
instructions in this section.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and tighten the
wheel nuts with your fingers. Check that all the
wheel nuts contact the wheel surface horizontally.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts alternately and evenly in
STOWING DAMAGED TIRE AND TOOLS
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the sequence illustrated (
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Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in
the vicinity of the battery. Keep all sparks
and flames away from the battery.
times with the wheel nut wrench, until they are
tight.
WARNING:
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Be sure that the tire, jack and tools used are
properly stored after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an accident
or sudden stop.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the
ground.
Always wear suitable eye protection and
remove rings, bracelets, and any other jew-
elry whenever working on or near a battery.
5. Tighten the wheel nuts securely, with the wheel
nut wrench, in the sequence illustrated.
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The T-type spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use only.
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Never lean over the battery while jump
starting.
6. Lower the vehicle completely.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
Never allow battery fluid to come into
contact with eyes, skin, clothes or the
vehicle’s painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulfuric acid which can cause
severe burns. If the fluid comes into contact
with anything, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with plenty of water.
1. Securely store the jack, tools and the damaged
tire in the storage area.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
108 N·m (11 kg-m, 80 ft-lb)
2. Replace the cargo floor box and the floor board.
3. Close the back door.
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recommended
that the wheel nuts be tightened to specification
at each lubrication interval.
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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
The booster battery must be rated at 12
volts. Use of an incorrectly rated battery will
damage your vehicle.
WARNING:
Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has
been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.).
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Never attempt to jump start a frozen battery.
It could explode and cause serious injury.
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