
Changing a Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
get to an exit or an area to stop that
is far away from the traffic lanes.
1. Park the car on firm, level ground
away from traffic. Turn on the
hazard warning lights and turn the
ignition to LOCK (0).
2. Put the transmission in Park
(automatic) or Reverse (manual).
Set the parking brake.
3. Open the hatch and tailgate. Raise
the cargo area floor by lifting up
on the back edge.
4. Take the tool kit from the spare
tire well. Remove the jack (in the
jack cover) from the inside of the
spare tire.
5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
6. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench.
CONTINUED
Taking Care of the Unexpected
SPARE TIRE
CARGO AREA FLOOR
TOOL KIT
JACK
The car can easily roll off the
jack, seriously injuring anyone
underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack.
Main Menu
▲
▼
Table of Contents