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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 reverse gear and that the parking brake is
set, then:
1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool
Remove the s pare tire and take out the jack, jack handle, and tool bag from
the tool box.
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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
If a tire goes flat while you are driving
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the car slow down while driving straight ahead. Do not apply the
brakes immediately or attempt to pull off the road as this may cause a loss of control. When the car has slowed to a
speed when it is safe to do so, brake carefully and pull off the road.
Drive off the road as far as possible and park on firm, level ground. If you are on a divided highway, do not park in the
median area between the two traffic lanes.
2. When the car is stopped, turn on your emergency hazard flashers, set the parking brake and put the transaxle in re
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3. Change the tire following the instructions provided on the following pages.
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