Changing a Flat Tire; If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire- Page 488

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

To remove the spare tire

1.  Lift the trunk/luggage compartment 

mat.

Trunk/Luggage compartment mat

2.  Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt 

counterclockwise.

Spare tire hold-down bolt

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.

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 level surface off the right-of-

way and firmly set the parking brake.

2.  Put a vehicle with an automatic 

transaxle in Park (P), a manual 

transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn 

off the engine.

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