Zap ZAPVAN SHUTTLE 2010, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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2010
Owner and Operator’s Manual
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Emergency Conditions
6. Deflated Tires
WARNING!
In case of a flat tire while running, do not
apply hard braking, as the vehicle could go
out of control. Rather, hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly apply the brake
pedal to decelerate and then park well off
the road.
Important: Avoid changing a tire on slopes
or soft ground.
Pull the parking brake tight, and assemble
necessary tools: jack and handle Insert a wedge
on both sides of the opposite tire for safety.
Cover the wheel nut
wrench on the bolt, then
loosen the bolt to dismantle
spare wheel.
Jack up positions of the hoisting jack:
Front axle
Jack up the underside of lower trailing arm with
hoisting jack as
shown in the
above figure.
Rear axle
Jack up the
underside of
leaf spring with
hoisting jack as
shown here.
If the wheel is equipped with an ornamental cover,
pry off the cover with a straight screwdriver.
Partially unscrew all wheel nuts with wheel nut wrench.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to allow the wrench to skid as
this could cause injury.
Jack up the vehicle with care until
the wheel is clear of the ground.
Rotate the rocker clockwise
to lift up the vehicle, while
counterclockwise to lower it.