In Case of an Emergency

Flat Tire

NOTE

lMake sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

lBe sure to register the tire pressure sensor ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are changed (page 5-27).

1.Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake.

2.Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in Park (P), a manual transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.

3.Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

4.Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.

5.Remove the jack, tool bag, and spare tire (page 7-3).

6.Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire.

qRemoving a Flat Tire

1.If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover with the beveled end of the jack lever.

NOTE

Force the end of the jack lever firmly between wheel and cover, or removal will be difficult.

CAUTION

There is a valve-stem mark inside the wheel cover. When installing the wheel cover, align this mark with the tire's valve stem.

Damage could occur during installation if the wheel cover is not properly aligned.

NOTE

When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in place.

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