Problems
on
the
Road
7,
Then replace the pressure cap. At any
time during this procedure,
if
coolant
begins
to
flow out of the
filler
neck,
reinstall
the
pressure cap. Be sure the
arrows on
the
pressure cap line up like
this.
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If
a
Tire
Goes
Flat
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. Tdke 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
rnay be very
bumpy and noisy, but
you
can
still
steer.
fently brake to a stop, well off the road
if
possible.
If
a
tire
goes
tlat, the next section shows
how to use your jacking equipment
to
:hange
a
tlat
tire safely.
Changing
a
Flat
Tire
If
a tire goes tlat, avoid further tire and
wheel damage by driving slowly
to
a
level place.
Turn
on
your hazard warning
flashers.
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