WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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divided highway, do not park in the median
area between the two traffic lanes.
2. When the car is stopped, tum on your emer-
gency hazard flashers, set the parking brake
and put the transaxle in P" (automatic) or
reverse (manual transaxle).
3. Have all passengers get out of the car. Be
sure they all get out on the side of the car
that is away from traffic.
4. Change the tire following the instructions
provided on the following pages.
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
The procedure described on the following pages
can be used to rotate tires as well as to change
a flat tire. When preparing to change a flat tire,
check to be sure the gear selector lever is in "P"
(automatic) or reverse gear (manual transaxle)
and that the parking brake is set, then:
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1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool
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Remove the spare tire and take out the jack,
jack handle, and tool bag from the trunk.
NOTE:
The jack handle is located beneath the lug-
gage mat in the vehicle trunk.
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2. Block the Wheel
Flat tire
Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite from
the flat to keep the vehicle from rolling when the
car is raised on the jack.
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3. Loosen Wheel Nuts
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