Changing a Flat Tire; If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire- Page 585

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.

3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have passengers get out of the vehicle

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5. Remove any luggage, the jack, tools,

and spare tire (page 7-3).

6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size if
possible to hold the tire in place.

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Removing a Flat Tire

WARNING

When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the
selector lever to P, apply the parking brake,
and place wheel blocks in the position
diagonally opposed to the jack:

Changing a flat tire without using wheel
blocks is dangerous because the vehicle
may move and fall off the jack even with
the select lever is in P, which could result in
an accident.

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

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