Problems
on
the
Road
Zf
a
Tire
Goes
Hut
Then replace
the
pressure cap. Be
sure
the
ears on the pressure cap line
up like
this.
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It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out’’
while you’re driving, especially
if
you
maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to
leak out slowly. But if you should ever
have a “blowout,
”
here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If
a front tire fails, the flat tire
will
create 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, then gently brake to a stop well
out
of the traffic lane.
A
rear blowout, particularly
on
a curve,
acts much like a skid and may require
the same correction you’d use
in
a skid.
In any rear blowout, remove your
foot
from the accelerator pedal. Get the
vehicle under control by steering
the
way you want the vehicle to
go.
It may
be
very
bumpy and noisy, but you can
still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well
off the road
if
possible.
If your tire goes flat, the next section
shows how to use your jacking
equipment to change a flat tire safely.
ChanginQ
a
Flat
lire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and
wheel damage by driving slowly to a
level place. Turn
on
your hazard
warning flashers.
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