TATA Motors Punch 2021, Owner'S Manual

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downhill slopes. Chock the wheels, if
the deflated wheel needs to be
changed on slope / ghat area.
Changing Flat Tyre
Loosen the nuts (as indicated) on the
wheel in diagonal sequence. Do not un-
screw the nuts completely before raising
the vehicle using the jack.
Wheel nut removal
WARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk
of the following hazards:
A flat tyre affects the ability to steer •
or brake the vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehi- •
cle.
Continued driving with a flat tyre will •
permanently damage the tyre and
cause excessive heat buildup and
possibly a fire. There is a risk of an
accident.
NOTE
The jack is designed only to raise •
and hold the vehicle for a short time
while a wheel is being changed. It is
not suited for performing mainte-
nance work under the vehicle.
Use the jack on level, hard ground. •
Avoid changing the wheel on uphill
and downhill slopes. Chock the
wheels, if the deflated wheel needs
to be changed on slope / ghat area.
Reduce vehicle speed gradually, •
avoid sudden steering movement or
braking.
Pay attention to the traffic conditions •
as you do so.
Switch on the Hazard warning •
lamps.
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slip- •
pery and level ground, as far away
as possible from traffic.
Before raising the vehicle, secure it •
from rolling away by applying the
parking brake.
Do not use wooden blocks or similar •
objects as a jack underlay.
Do not place your hands and feet or •
lie under the raised vehicle when it
is supported by a jack.
Do not run the engine when the ve- •
hicle is supported by the jack and
never allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
Do not open or close a door or the •
tailgate when the vehicle is raised.
EMERGENCY AND BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE