How to change a tire
Before changing a tire, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground. 2. Set the parking brake firmly. 3. On vehicles with manual transaxle, turn the ignition key
to the “LOCK” position, then move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position. On vehicles with automatic transaxle, move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position, then turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set up a warning triangle, flashing signal light, etc., at an adequate distance from the vehicle, and have all your passengers leave the vehicle.
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5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the jack, place chocks or blocks (A) at the tire that is diago- nally opposite from the tire (B) you are changing.
NOTE ● The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with
your vehicle. It is recommended that you purchase chocks or blocks and keep them in the vehicle for use if needed.
● If chocks or blocks are not available, use stones or any other objects that are large enough to hold the wheel in position.
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready. Refer to “Tools and jack” on page 6-8.
WARNING! ● Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the correct tire
when jacking up the vehicle. If the vehicle moves while jacked up, the jack could slip out of position, leading to an accident.
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Spare tire information
Compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is designed to save space in the cargo area (trunk). Its lighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat tire occurs.
WARNING! ● Tires, including spare tire, degrade over time with
age even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tires over 6 years generally be replaced even if damage is not obvious.
CAUTION! ● While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation
pressure should be checked at least once a month to assure that it remains at the recommended inflation pressure. See the tire and loading information plac- ard attached to the driver’s door sill. Refer to “Tire and loading information placard” on page 9-4.
● Driving with an improperly inflated tire can cause an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with an under-inflated tire, keep your speed down and avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate the tire to the correct pressure as soon as possible. Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.
● The compact spare tire should only be used tempo- rarily. When the compact spare tire is used, the tire pressure monitoring system will not work properly. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible to replace or repair the original tire.
● If your vehicle has aluminum type wheels, you can use the same wheel nuts on the compact spare tire wheel.
● Do not go over 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving with the compact spare tire.
● Avoid fast starting and braking when driving with the compact spare tire.
● Do not drive through automatic car washes and over obstacles that could possibly damage the underside of your vehicle. Because the compact spare tire is smaller than the original tire, there is less clearance between the ground and your vehicle.
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To remove the spare tire
1. Lift up the luggage floor board. 2. To remove the spare tire, remove the installation clamp
(A) by turning it counterclockwise.
NOTE ● The clamp cannot be used for a normal tire. Store the nor-
mal tire in the cargo area (trunk).
● Because the compact spare tire is designed only for your vehicle, do not use it on any other vehicle.
● Do not put the compact spare tire on a different wheel, and do not put standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings on the compact spare wheel. Damage may result.
● Do not use snow chain with your compact spare tire. Using a chain could cause damage to your vehicle and loss of the chains.
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NOTE ● Put the spare tire under the vehicle body near the jack.
This makes it safer if the jack slips out of position.
To change a tire
1. Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
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2. Place the jack under one of the jacking points (A) shown in the illustration. Use the jacking point closest to the tire you wish to change.
3. Rotate the jack by hand until the flange portion (B) fits in the groove (C) at the top of the jack.
Front Rear
WARNING! ● Set the jack only at the positions shown here. If the
jack is set at a wrong position, it could dent your vehicle or the jack might fall over and cause per- sonal injury.
● Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft surface. Otherwise, the jack might slip and cause personal injury. Always use the jack on a flat, hard surface. Before setting the jack, make sure there are no sand or pebbles under the jack base.
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4. Insert the bar (D) into the wheel nut wrench (E). Then put the end of the bar into the shaft’s jack end, as shown in the illustration. Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench until the tire is raised slightly off the ground surface.
5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench, then take the wheel off.
WARNING! ● Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the tire is
raised off the ground. It is dangerous to raise the vehicle any higher.
● Do not get under your vehicle while using the jack.
● Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it sitting on
the jack for a long time. Both are very dangerous.
● Do not use a jack except the one that came with your
vehicle.
● The jack should not be used for any purpose other
than to change a tire.
● No one should be in your vehicle when using the jack.
● Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is on the jack.
● Do not turn the raised wheel. The tires that are still on the ground could turn and make your vehicle fall off the jack.
CAUTION! ● Handle the wheel carefully when changing the tire,
to avoid scratching the wheel surface.
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6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub surface (F), hub bolts (G) or in the installation holes (H) in the wheel, and then mount the spare tire.
WARNING! ● Mount the spare wheel with the valve stem (I) facing
outboard. If you cannot see the valve stem (I), you have installed the wheel backwards. Operating the vehicle with the spare wheel installed backwards can cause vehicle damage and result in an accident.
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7. [Normal wheels] Temporarily tighten the wheel nuts (flange nuts) until their flange section comes in contact with the wheel and it is no longer loose.
[Compact spare wheel] Install the wheel nuts with their tapered ends facing inward, then tighten by hand until the wheel is no longer loose.
NOTE ● Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the compact spare
or steel wheel, but return them to the original wheel and tire as soon as possible.
● If all four wheels are changed to steel wheels, use tapered nuts.
CAUTION! ● Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or the nuts
or they will tighten too much.
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8. Lower the vehicle slowly by rotating the wheel nut wrench counterclockwise until the tire touches the ground.
9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in the illustration until each nut has been tightened to the torque listed here. 88 to 108 N•m (65 to 80 ft-lb)
10. Lower the jack all the way and remove it.
CAUTION! ● Never use your foot or a pipe extension to apply
added force to the wheel nut wrench when tighten- ing the wheel nuts. If you do so, you can over-tighten the wheel nuts and damage the wheel.
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11. Check the tire inflation pressure. The recommended tire pressure for your vehicle is listed on the tire and loading information placard attached to the driver’s door sill as shown in the illustration. Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.
To store the flat tire or spare tire, jack, bar and wheel nut wrench
Reverse the removing procedure when storing the flat tire or spare tire, jack, bar and wheel nut wrench. Refer to “To remove the spare tire” on page 6-12 and “Tools and jack” on page 6-8.
A- All vehicles B- Vehicles sold in Canada
CAUTION! ● While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation
pressure should be checked at least once a month to assure that it remains at the recommended inflation pressure. See the tire and loading information plac- ard attached to the driver’s door sill. Refer to “Tire and loading information placard” on page 9-4.
● Driving with an improperly inflated tire can cause an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with an under-inflated tire, keep your speed down and avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate the tire to the correct pressure as soon as possible. Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.
● The compact spare tire should only be used tempo- rarily. When the compact spare tire is used, the tire pressure monitoring system will not work properly. See an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible to replace or repair the original tire.
● After changing the tire and driving the vehicle about 620 miles (1,000 km), retighten the wheel nuts to make sure that they have not come loose.
● If the steering wheel vibrates when driving after changing the tire, have the tire checked for balance at your nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
● Do not mix one type of tire with another or use a dif- ferent size from the one listed. This would cause early wear and poor handling.
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