Flat Tire; In Case of an Emergency; Removing a Flat Tire- Page 221

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Form No. 8R21-EA-02G

1. Park on a 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 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 front 
wheel, place the block both in front and 
behind the tire. When blocking a rear 
wheel, place the 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 jack lever.

NOTE

Make sure the jack is well lubricated 
before using it.

If the jack leans towards the front or 
the rear when jacking up, lower the 
vehicle until the wheels are firmly on 
the ground. Then confirm that the 
parking brake is set, the shift lever is in 
Park (P), then push the blocks firmly 
under the blocked tire.

NOTE

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

CAUTION

Jack lever

Wheel cover

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