Wheel replacement

1. If you need to change a wheel on the road, then gradually slow down and drive the car to a safe place.

2. Stop the vehicle on level ground with firm ground.

3. Stop the engine and turn on the hazard warning lights.

4. Set the parking brake firmly and move the shift lever to the reverse gear position (manual transmission) or selector to position "R" (automatic transmission).

Note: if necessary, block the wheel diagonally opposite the one to be replaced.

5. Remove the spare wheel.

Note: The tool bag and jack are located in the compartment behind the left rear fender trim (see picture).

6. Replace wheel.

A) Remove the hub cap.



b) Loosen the wheel nuts to be replaced by one turn.


V) Place a jack under the axle housing next to the wheel to be replaced.

Note:

• Make sure the jack is properly installed. Raising the vehicle with an incorrectly positioned jack can damage the vehicle or cause it to slip off the jack.
• Never stand under a vehicle if the vehicle is only supported by a jack.
• Only use the jack to raise the vehicle when changing a wheel.
• Do not lift the vehicle if anyone is inside

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G) Turning the jack handle, raise the car, unscrew the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.

Note: Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove or change a wheel.

d) Before installing the wheel, remove corrosion from the mounting surface with a wire brush or similar tool. Mounting a wheel without good metal-to-metal contact on the mounting surface can loosen the wheel nuts and even cause the wheel to come off while driving. Therefore, after the first 1600 km, check the reliability of the fastening of the nuts.


e) Install the spare wheel and hand-tighten the mounting nuts.

and) Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel nuts one by one without using the extension wrench or pressing it with your foot.



h) Install the hub cap.



7. Check the air pressure in the installed tire.

Note: Be sure to replace the tire valve cap, as dirt and moisture may get into the valve and cause air leakage.

8. Before driving, make sure all tools, jack and spare wheel are securely stored in their storage areas to reduce the possibility of injury during a collision or sudden braking.