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In case of emergency/Flat tires
on the wrench because you may exceed
The tire pressure monitoring system will
WARNING
the specified torque. Have the wheel nut
activate only when the vehicle is driven.
torque checked at the nearest automotive
Also, this system may not react immedi-
Never place a tire or tire changing
service facility.
ately to a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
tools in the passenger compartment
example, a blow-out caused running over
after changing wheels. In a sudden
a sharp object).
stop or collision, loose equipment
could strike occupants and cause
WARNING
injury. Store the tire and all tools in
the proper place.
. If the low tire pressure warning
light illuminates while driving,
& Tire pressure monitoring
never brake suddenly. Instead,
system (TPMS) (U.S.-spec.
perform the following procedure.
models)
(1) Keep driving straight ahead
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while gradually reducing
speed.
(2) Slowly pull off the road to a
1)
Support holder
safe place. Otherwise an acci-
dent involving serious vehicle
15. Store the flat tire in the spare tire
damage and serious personal
compartment. Install with the support
injury could occur.
holder facing upward and secure the flat
(3) Check the pressure for all four
tire by firmly tightening the attaching bolt.
tires and adjust the pressure
NOTE
to the COLD tire pressure
shown on the vehicle placard
If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly, try
on the door pillar on the
turning the support holder upside
driver9s side.
down.
The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
If this light still illuminates while
16. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel
vides the driver with the warning message
driving after adjusting the tire
nut wrench in their storage locations.
indicated by sending a signal from a
pressure, a tire may have signifi-
sensor that is installed in each wheel when
cant damage and a fast leak that
tire pressure is severely low.
causes the tire to lose air rapidly.