Toyota 4Runner 1997, Operation Manual

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1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place well away from the
traffic. Avoid stopping on the center di-
vider of a highway. Park on a level spot
with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your
emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put
the transmission in “P” (automatic) or
reverse (manual).
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
on the side away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thor-
oughly.
When jacking, be sure to observe
the following to reduce the poss-
ibility of personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Use the jack only for lifting your
vehicle during wheel changing.
Never get beneath the vehicle
when supported by the jack.
Do not start or run the engine
while your vehicle is supported by
a jack.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a
deflated tire. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.
1. Get the required tools and spare
tire.
1. Tool bag
2. Jack handle
3. Jack
To prepare yourself for an emergency,
you should familiarize yourself with the
use of the jack, each of the tools and their
storage locations.
If you have a flat tire— —Required tools and spare tire