Flat Tire; In Case of an Emergency; Removing a Flat Tire- Page 202

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

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.

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 block both in front and behind 
the tire.

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Removing a Flat Tire

1. Pry off the wheel cover with the 

beveled end of the lug wrench.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated 
before using it.

NOTE

Force the end of the lug wrench firmly 
between wheel and cover, or removal 
will be difficult.

Align the notch on the wheel cover 
with the valve stem when installing it.

Damage could occur during 
installation if the wheel cover is not 
properly aligned.

Lug wrench

Wheel cover

CAUTION

Tire valve

Notch

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