Get In case of emergency -> Flat tires Guide for Subaru XV SUV Second Generation (2017-2022)

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In case of emergency/Flat tires

Flat tires

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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.

& Changing a flat tire

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WARNING

. Do not jack up the vehicle on an

Jack-up points

7. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

incline or a loose road surface.

screw, and turn the handle until the tire

6. Place the jack under the side sill at the

The jack can come out of the

clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle

front or rear jack-up point closest to the tire

jacking point or sink into the

higher than necessary.

that you are going to replace.

ground and this can result in a

severe accident.

. Use only the jack provided with

your vehicle. The jack supplied

with the vehicle is designed only

for changing a tire. Never get

under the vehicle while support-

ing the vehicle with this jack.

. Always turn off the engine before

raising the flat tire off the ground

using the jack. Never swing or

push the vehicle supported with

the jack. The jack can come out of

the jacking point due to a jolt and

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

this can result in a severe acci-

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

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9-6In case of emergency/Flat sure that the jack is well lubri-cated before using it.1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-ever possible, then stop the engine.2. Apply the parking brake securely andshift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)or the select lever to the <P= (Park) position(CVT models).3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher andhave everyone get out of the vehicle.7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheelnut wrench but do not remove the nuts.6. Take out the tool bucket and turn theattaching bolt counterclockwise, then takethe spare tire the spare tire provided in your vehicleis a temporary spare tire, carefully read<Temporary spare tire= F9-2 and4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rearstrictly follow the the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.5. Take out the jack, jack handle andwheel nut tools and the spare tire are storedJack-up pointsunder the cargo area. Refer to <Mainte-8. Place the jack under the side sill at thenance tools= or rear jack-up point closest to the flattire.

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In case of emergency/Flat tires

NOTE

dent.

Make sure that the jack is well lubri-

cated before using it.

1. Park on a hard, level surface, when-

ever possible, then stop the engine.

2. Apply the parking brake securely and

shift the shift lever in reverse (MT models)

or the select lever to the <P= (Park) position

(CVT models).

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher and

have everyone get out of the vehicle.

7. Loosen the wheel nuts using the wheel

nut wrench but do not remove the nuts.

6. Take out the tool bucket and turn the

attaching bolt counterclockwise, then take

the spare tire out.

NOTE

If the spare tire provided in your vehicle

is a temporary spare tire, carefully read

<Temporary spare tire= F9-2 and

4. Put wheel blocks at the front and rear

strictly follow the instructions.

of the tire diagonally opposite the flat tire.

5. Take out the jack, jack handle and

wheel nut wrench.

The tools and the spare tire are stored

Jack-up points

under the cargo area. Refer to <Mainte-

8. Place the jack under the side sill at the

nance tools= F9-3.

front or rear jack-up point closest to the flat

tire.

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In case of emergency/Flat tires

10. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat

wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.

tire.

WARNING

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.

13. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

to lower the vehicle.

Turn the jackscrew by hand until the jack

head engages firmly into the jack-up point.

14. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely

tighten the wheel nuts to the specified

torque, following the tightening order in the

illustration.

11. Before putting the spare tire on, clean

9. Insert the jack handle into the jack-

For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer

the mounting surface of the wheel and hub

screw, and turn the handle until the tire

to <Tires= F12-8. Never use your foot on

with a cloth.

clears the ground. Do not raise the vehicle

the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension

higher than necessary.

12. Put on the spare tire. Replace the

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9-8

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

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.

9-9

In case of emergency/Jump starting

Jump starting

If you have a flat tire, replace it

one minute, promptly contact a

with a spare tire as soon as

SUBARU dealer to have the sys-

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possible.

tem inspected.

WARNING

. When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the

. Battery fluid is SULFURIC ACID.

original pressure sensor/trans-

Do not let it come in contact with

mitter being transferred, the low

the eyes, skin, clothing or the

tire pressure warning light will

vehicle.

illuminate steadily after blinking

If battery fluid gets on you, thor-

for approximately one minute.

oughly flush the exposed area

This indicates the TPMS is unable

with water immediately. Get med-

to monitor all four road wheels.

ical help if the fluid has entered

Contact your SUBARU dealer as

your eyes.

soon as possible for tire and

sensor replacement and/or sys-

If battery fluid is accidentally

tem resetting.

swallowed, immediately drink a

large amount of milk or water,

. When a tire is repaired with liquid

and obtain immediate medical

sealant, the tire pressure warning

help.

valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid sea-

Keep everyone including chil-

lant is used, contact your nearest

dren away from the battery.

SUBARU dealer or other qualified

. The gas generated by a battery

service shop as soon as possi-

explodes if a flame or spark is

ble. Make sure to replace the tire

brought near it. Do not smoke or

pressure warning valve and

light a match while jump starting.

transmitter when replacing the

. Never attempt jump starting if the

tire. You may reuse the wheel if

discharged battery is frozen. It

there is no damage to it and if the

could cause the battery to burst

sealant residue is properly

or explode.

cleaned off.

. Whenever working on or around a

If the light illuminates steadily

battery, always wear suitable eye

after blinking for approximately

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