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When you have a flat tire
See Figures 29 thru 34
Safety is the first consideration when you have a flat tire. If a flat tire occurs while driving, DO NOT apply the brakes heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed of the vehicle, while holding the steering wheel firmly. Slowly move the vehicle to a safe place on the side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn the ignition off, set the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers. If a front tire goes flat, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side, whereas a flat rear tire acts much like a skid on a slippery road.
The location and instructions of the equipment you need to change a flat tire are found in the owner's manual and may also be found a decal located in the jack storage area.
Pull well off the road onto a level surface and set the parking brake. Switch on the hazard flashers and raise the hood to indicate mechanical trouble to passing motorists. Place automatic transmission vehicles in P (park) and manual transmissions in Reverse.
Remove the wheel cover (if equipped). To make the job a little easier, loosen all of the lug nuts a few turns, while the wheel is resting on the ground. If possible, chock the wheel diagonally opposite from the flat tire.
Operate the jack slowly and smoothly according to the directions supplied. Raise the vehicle so that the tire clears the ground. Keep in mind that you may have to raise the vehicle a little more to accommodate the height of an inflated tire. But don't over do it and drop the vehicle from the jack! Remove the lug nuts and wheel, and replace it with the spare. Tighten the lug nuts hand-tight.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and fully tighten the lug nuts or bolts in a crisscross pattern. Install the wheel cover (if equipped) and stow the jack and flat tire. Have the flat serviced as soon as possible.
