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Removing and storing the spare tyre

Your spare tyre is stored underneath your vehicle, directly below the 2nd row seat area.

Removing the spare tyre

  1. Open the right side sliding door.

  2. Find the spare tyre fixing bolt cover and remove the cover.

    If necessary, separate the tool case only after removing the clamp.

  3. Connect the socket and wheel lug nut wrench.

  4. Use the wheel lug nut wrench to loosen the bolt enough to lower the spare tyre.

    Turn the wrench counterclockwise until the spare tyre reaches the ground.

  5. After the spare tyre reaches the ground, continue to turn the wrench counterclockwise, and draw the spare tyre outside. Never rotate the wrench excessively, otherwise the spare tyre carrier may be damaged.

  6. Remove the retainer (1) from the centre of the spare tyre.

  7. Remove the cover from the centre of the spare tyre.

Storing the spare tyre

  1. Lay the tyre on the ground with the valve stem facing down.

  2. Place the wheel under the vehicle and install the retainer (1) through the wheel centre.

  3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it clicks.

WARNING

Ensure the spare tyre retainer is properly aligned with the centre of the spare tyre to prevent the spare tyre from "rattling".

Otherwise, it may cause the spare tyre to fall off the carrier and lead to an accident.

Flat tyre indoor storage

In the 3rd row seats unfolded upright

  1. With the flat tyres in the centre of the 3rd row seats, place the outer part of the wheel facing the tailgate.

  2. Pass the fixing belt through the inside of the wheel.

  3. Connect the fixing belt to the striker (A) located at the bottom left/right side of the back of the 3rd row seats.

  4. Tighten the fixing belt securely.

In the 3rd row seats folded flat

  1. Place the flat tyre with its outer part facing upwards in the middle of the 3rd row seats.

  2. Pass the fixing belt through the inside of the wheel.

  3. Connect the fixing belt to the striker (A) located at the bottom left/right side of the back of the 3rd row seats.

  4. Tighten the fixing belt securely.

NOTICE

If the flat tyre is contaminated, cover the tyre with anti-pollution cover (B) before keeping it indoors. This is to prevent indoor contamination.

WARNING

To prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle, always use proper method to tether flat tyre.