If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Park the vehicle on firm, level, and
non-slippery ground away from
traffic. Put the transmission in
Park (automatic) or Reverse
(manual). Apply the parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have your passenger
get out of the vehicle while you
change the tire.
Open the hood (see page ).
Unscrew the wing bolt holding the
folding spare tire. Remove the
folding spare tire from the
compartment. The wing bolt and
wheelmaybeverywarmfromthe
air passing through the radiator.
Use a cloth or gloves (not
provided) to protect your hands
when removing the spare tire.
2.
1. 3. 108
Changing a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
170
FOLDING SPARE TIRE
WING BOLT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
