Changing a Tire; If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire- Page 424

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

Changing a Tire

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 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 and tool (page 

7-3).

6.  Block the wheel diagonally opposite 

the tire to be changed. 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.

 Removing a Tire

1.  Loosen the lug nuts by turning them 

counterclockwise one turn each, but do 

not remove any lug nuts until the tire 

has been raised off the ground.

2.  Place the jack on the ground.

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