Operation Manual

For emergencies

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3. Open the lower gate.

Refer to “Flap-fold tailgate: To open” on page 3-61.

4. With the wheel nut wrench, firmly tighten the tire hanger

mounting bolt by turning it clockwise.

5. Install the cover over the tire hanger mounting bolt.

To change a tire

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1. On vehicles with wheel covers, first remove the covers

(refer to “Wheel covers” on page 6-23). Then, loosen the

wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the

wheel nuts yet.

CAUTION

● Confirm that the tire hanger is firmly secured after

storing the spare tire. If the tire hanger is not

secured, it could drop out while driving, causing an

accident.

● When hooking or unhooking the tire hanger, be sure

to hold the tire hanger firmly to prevent it from

dropping on your foot.

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