Flat Tire; In Case of an Emergency; Removing a Flat Tire- Page 158

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In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F

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), 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 in front of the 
tire. When blocking a rear wheel, place 
the block 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 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.

Jacking position

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