2. Stop the vehicle on a level place with firm ground.
3. Stop the engine and turn on the hazard warning lights.
4. Securely lock the parking brake and move the automatic transmission (CVT) selector to the "P" position. On models with a manual transmission, engage first or reverse gear.
Note: If necessary, block the wheel diagonally opposite the one to be replaced.
5. Remove the spare tire.
- a) Lift and secure the luggage compartment mat.
- b) Unscrew the retainer and remove the spare wheel.
6. Replace the wheel.
- a) Remove the decorative cap (if installed).
- b) Loosen the mounting nuts of the wheel being replaced by one turn.
- c) Install the jack (see section "Jacking up a car").
Note:
- Make sure the jack is positioned correctly. Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack can cause damage to the vehicle or cause it to slip off the jack.
- Never stand under a vehicle unless the vehicle is supported only by a jack.
- Use the jack only to raise the vehicle when changing a tire.
- Do not lift the vehicle if anyone is inside.
- d) Rotate the jack handle to raise the car, loosen the wheel nuts, and remove the wheel.
Note: Only raise the vehicle high enough to remove or change a wheel.
d) Before installing the wheel, remove rust from the mounting surface with a wire brush or similar tool. Installing the wheel without good metal-to-metal contact on the mounting surface can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and even cause the wheel to come off while driving. Therefore, check that the nuts are securely fastened.
Note: When replacing with a standard wheel, after the first 1600 km of mileage, check the reliability of the lug nuts.
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e) Install the spare wheel and tighten the mounting nuts by hand.
g) Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown in the figure. When tightening the nuts, do not use an extension wrench or press on it with your foot.
- Tightening torque - 98-118 Nm
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, causing air to leak.
8. Before driving, make sure all tools, jack and flat tire are securely stored in their storage areas to reduce the possibility of injury during a collision or sudden braking.