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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

1. Park on a 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 block both in front and behind 
the tire.

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Removing a Flat Tire

1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them 

counterclockwise one turn each, but 
don

’

t remove any lug nuts until the tire 

has been raised off the ground.

2. Place the jack under the jacking 

position closest to the tire being 
changed.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated 
before using it.

NOTE

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

Jacking position

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