Changing a Flat Tire; If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire- Page 493

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

To secure the spare tire

Store the spare tire in the reverse order 

of removal. After storing, verify that the 

spare tire is stored securely.

CAUTION

(Vehicles with sub-woofer)



  Secure the sub-woofer in its correct 

position. If the sub-woofer is not 

installed to the correct position, it 

may move while the vehicle is driven 

which may damage the sub-woofer 

or the wiring harness.



  Store the tool bag on the right side 

of the vehicle. If the tool bag is stored 

on the left side of the vehicle, it may 

move while the vehicle is driven 

which may damage the wiring 

harness.

Refer to Spare Tire and Tool Storage on 

page 7-3.

Changing a Flat Tire

NOTE

If the following occurs while driving, it 

could indicate a flat tire.



  Steering becomes difficult.



  The vehicle begins to vibrate 

excessively.



  The vehicle pulls in one direction.

If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a 

level spot that is well off the road and out 

of the way of traffic to change the tire.

Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a 

busy road is dangerous.

WARNING

Be sure to follow the directions for 

changing a tire:

Changing a tire is dangerous if not 

done properly. The vehicle can slip off 

the jack and seriously injure someone.

No person should place any portion 

of their body under a vehicle that is 

supported by a jack.

Never allow anyone inside a vehicle 

supported by a jack:

Allowing someone to remain in 

a vehicle supported by a jack is 

dangerous. The occupant could cause 

the vehicle to fall resulting in serious 

injury.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated 

before using it.

1.  Park on a hard, level surface off the 

right-of-way and firmly set the parking 

brake.

2.  Shift into Park (P) and turn off the 

engine.

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