Changing a Flat Tire; If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire- Page 483

Changing a Flat Tire

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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. Put a vehicle with an automatic

transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and
turn off the engine.

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

and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5. Remove the jack, tool, 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.

If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

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