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8-3
If You Have a Flat Tire While 
Driving
If a tire goes flat while you are driving:
•  Take your foot off the accelerator 
pedal and let the vehicle slow down 
while driving straight ahead. Do not 
apply the brakes immediately or 
attempt to pull off the road as this 
may cause loss of vehicle control 
resulting in an accident. When the 
vehicle has slowed to such a speed 
that it is safe to do so, brake carefully 
and pull off the road. Drive off the 
road as far as possible and park on 
firm, level ground. If you are on a 
divided highway, do not park in the 
median area between the two traffic 
lanes.
•  When the vehicle is stopped, press the 
hazard warning flasher button, shift 
the gear to P (Park), apply the parking 
brake, and press the Engine Start/Stop 
button to the OFF position.
•  Have all passengers get out of the 
vehicle. Be sure they all get out on the 
side of the vehicle that is away from 
traffic.
•  When changing a flat tire, follow the 
instructions provided later in this 
chapter.
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT 
START
•  Be sure to shift the gear to N (Neutral) 
or P (Park). The engine starts only 
when the gear is in N (Neutral) or P 
(Park).
•  Turn on the interior light. If the light 
dims or goes out when you operate 
the starter, the battery is drained.
See instructions for “Jump Starting” 
provided in this chapter.
•  Check the fuel level and add fuel if 
necessary.
If the vehicle still does not start, call an 
authorized retailer of Genesis Branded 
products for assistance.
NOTICE
Push or pull starting the vehicle may 
cause the catalytic converter to 
overload which can lead to damage to 
the emission control system.