Flat Tyre (Some Models)
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Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit (Some Models)
Changing a Tyre

Changing a Tyre

 


Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tyre:

Changing a tyre is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone.

No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.

Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by a jack:

Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is dangerous. The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious injury.

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Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.

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  1. Park on a hard, level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the parking brake.

  2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.

  3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.

  4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.

  5. Remove the jack and tool (Search).

  6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the tyre to be changed. When blocking a wheel, place a tyre block both in front and behind the tyre.

     


    When blocking a tyre, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size if possible to hold the tyre in place.

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