User Manual - Page 646

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1 Open the deck board
(P.532).
2 Take out the jack.
Do not touch the threaded portion
of the jack as it is greased.
Take out the tool bag.
WARNING
Using the tire jack
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Improper use of the tire jack may
cause the vehicle to suddenly fall
off the jack, leading to death or
serious injury.
Do not use the tire jack for any
purpose other than replacing
tires or installing and removing
tire chains.
Only use the tire jack that
comes with this vehicle for
replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles,
and do not use other tire jacks
for replacing tires on this vehi-
cle.
Put the jack properly in its jack
point.
Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by the jack.
Do not start the engine or drive
the vehicle while the vehicle is
supported by the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while
someone is inside.
When raising the vehicle, do not
put an object on or under the
jack.
Do not raise the vehicle to a
height greater than that required
to replace the tire.
Use a jack stand if it is neces-
sary to get under the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle on firm, flat and
level ground, firmly set the park-
ing brake and shift the shift lever
to P. Block the wheel diagonally
opposite to the one being
changed if necessary.
When lowering the vehicle,
make sure that there is no-one
near the vehicle. If there are
people nearby, warn them
vocally before lowering.
Taking out the jack
Taking out the tool bag
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