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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 83
(Continued)
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF
EQUIPPED
P
REPARATIONS
F
OR
J
ACKING
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as
far from the edge of the roadway as
possible. Use warning triangle (if provided)
to alert oncoming traffic when replacing
tire in drive way lay by. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P)
(automatic transmission) or REVERSE (R)
(manual transmission).
5. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
WARNING!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull
far enough off the road to avoid the danger
of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.

Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.

Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on a jack.

The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.
The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WARNING! (Continued) WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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