If
a
Tire
Goes
Flat
I
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10. 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.
1
1.
Check
the
coolant in the recovery tank. The level
in the coolant recovery tank should be at the
HOT
mark when the engine
is
hot or at the COLD mark
when the engine
is
cold.
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, and 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
a tire goes flat,
the
next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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