FLAT TYRE
Chapter 6
EMERGENCIES
6-4
WARNING
• Use the jack only for lifting the vehicle when changing wheels.
• Do not get under a vehicle supported only by a jack; use vehicle support stands.
• Do not start or run the engine while the vehicle is only supported by the jack.
• All passengers should be out of the vehicle when it is being jacked.
• Use the jack only at the designated lifting points. Use in other locations may result
in the vehicle falling off the jack, or damage to the vehicle.
• The vehicle should only be jacked on hard, level surfaces.
• Do not jack a vehicle with a trailer attached. Remove the trailer rst.
Note If using a jack other than the one supplied with the vehicle, refer to Trolley jack
locations further on in this chapter for lifting positions.
1. Park on a level surface, ensure the wheels are pointing straight ahead and set the
park brake rmly.
2. Remove the ignition key (to lock the steering) and place manual transmissions
3
in
reverse gear or automatic transmissions
3
in (P) park.
3. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite
the at tyre with a suitable solid
object.
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