Get In case of emergency -> Flat tires Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Second Generation (2000-2004)

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NOTE

[Automatic transmission vehicle not equipped with VDC (Vehicle Dy-

namics Control) and not equipped with SPORTSHIFT] Before driving

your vehicle with the temporary spare tire, put a spare fuse inside

the FWD connector located in the engine compartment and confirm

that the Front-wheel drive warning light comes on. The all wheel

drive capability of the vehicle has now been deactivated. After re-

installing the conventional tire, remove the spare fuse from the FWD

connector in order to reactivate all wheel drive.

Flat tires

WARNING

D Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road sur-

face. The jack can come out of the jacking point or sink into the

ground and this can result in a severe accident.

D Use only the jack provided with your vehicle. The jack sup-

plied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tire. Never

get under the vehicle while supporting the vehicle with this jack.

D Always turn the engine off before raising the flat tire off the

ground using the jack. Never swing or push the vehicle sup-

ported with the jack. The jack can come out of the jacking point

due to a jolt and this can result in a severe accident.

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D Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the

spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose

and lead to an accident.

D Never place a tire or tire changing tools in the passenger

compartment after changing wheels. In a sudden stop or colli-

sions, loose equipment could strike occupants and cause injury.

Store the tire and all tools in the proper place.

If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake suddenly; keep driving

straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the

road to a safe place.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, whenever possible, then stop the en-

gine.

2. Set the parking brake securely and shift a manual transmission ve-

hicle in reverse or an automatic transmission vehicle in the “P” (Park)

position.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and have everyone get out of the

vehicle.

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite

the flat tire.

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5. Take out the spare tire, jack, and wheel nut wrench.

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Spare tire

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The spare tire is stored under the floor of the trunk or cargo area.

To remove the spare tire, proceed as follows:

Sedan: Remove the floor cover from the trunk. Remove the storage tray.

Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take the spare tire out.

Station wagon: Open the lid and hang the hook provided on the under-

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side of the lid on the rear edge of the roof to keep the lid open.

Remove the storage tray. Turn the attaching bolt counterclockwise, then

take spare tire out.

If the spare tire provided in your vehicle is a temporary spare tire, care-

fully read the section “Temporary spare tire” in this chapter and strictly

follow the instructions.

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The jack is stored on the left side of the trunk or cargo area.

To take out the jack:

Remove the cover, turn the jackscrew counterclockwise to loosen it, then

remove the jack.

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If the jackscrew is too tight to be loosened by hand, loosen it using a

screwdriver or the jack handle.

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The jack handle is stored under the spare tire cover.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.

6. (If your vehicle has wheel covers) Insert the wheel nut wrench into the

notch provided in the wheel cover, and pry it off.

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7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel nut wrench but do not remove

the nuts.

8. Place the jack under the side sill at the front or rear jack-up point clos-

est to the flat tire.

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Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack head engages firmly into the

jack-up point.

If your vehicle is equipped with side sill skirts, jack-up points are pointed

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to by arrow marks on the underside of the side sill skirt. Place the jack

under the front or rear jack-up point closest to flat tire.

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9. Insert the jack handle into the jackscrew, and turn the handle until the

tire clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle higher than necessary.

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10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire.

11. Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting surface of the

wheel and hub with a cloth.

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12. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.

14. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the

specified torque, following the tightening order in the illustration.

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The torque for tightening the nuts is 58 to 72 ft-lb (78 to 98 N-m, 8 to 10

kg-m). This torque is equivalent to applying about 88 to 110 lbs (40 to 50

kg) at the top of the wheel nut wrench. Never use your foot on the wheel

nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed

the specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest

automotive service facility.

15. Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment.

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Flat tire

Attaching bolt

Spacer

When storing a conventional tire, put the spacer upside down and tight-

en the attaching bolt firmly.

Also store the jack and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations.

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After placing the jack in its storage location, turn the jackscrew clock-

wise by hand until it becomes too hard to turn. Then, tighten it by an

additional 1/4 – 1/3 of a turn using a screwdriver or the jack handle. Un-

less the jack is properly secured, it may rattle while the vehicle is mov-

ing.

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