204
Problems
on
the
Road
Engine Overheating
(cow.)
IO.
Then replace the pressure cap. Be
sure the
arrows
on the pressure cap
line up like this.
1 1.
Check the coolant recovery tank.
The coolant level should be at
HOT
when the engine is hot and at
COLD
when the engine is cold.
Ifa
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. 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 trafEic 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.
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