10-54 Vehicle Care
Install them on the rear tyres, as
tightly as possible, with the ends
securely fastened.
{
Caution
Do not install traction devices on
the front tyres.
Drive slowly and follow the cable
manufacturer's instructions. If you
hear the cables contacting the
vehicle, stop and retighten them.
If the contact continues, slow down
until it stops.
{
Caution
To help avoid damage to the
vehicle, drive slowly, do not spin
the wheels, and readjust or
remove the device if it contacts
the vehicle.
If a Tyre Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tyre to blowout
while driving, especially if the tyres
are maintained properly. If air goes
out of a tyre, it is much more likely
to leak out slowly. But if there ever
is a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what
to do:
If a front tyre fails, the flat tyre
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and
may require the same correction as
used in a skid. Stop pressing the
accelerator pedal and steer to
straighten the vehicle. It may be
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.
{
Warning
Driving on a flat tyre will cause
permanent damage to the tyre.
Re-inflating a tyre after it has
been driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tyre
that has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorised
tyre service centre repair or
replace the flat tyre as soon as
possible.
{
Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
(Continued)
To Next Page
Loading...
