Wheels and tires

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the “6. In case of emergency” section.

See also:

Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocks 1 at both the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked up. Be sure to block the wheel as th ...

Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it will make a high pitched scraping sound when the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will first o ...

Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including the engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle. For details, see Changing engine coolant in the ...