r IF A TIREGOES FLAT
It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you
maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely
to leak out slowly. But
if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a
few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake
to a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may
require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout,
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under
control by steering the way you want the vehicle to
go. It may be very
bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off
the road
if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jacking
equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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.ce. If You’re Stuck In ............................... 244
:dentification Label. Service Parts ..................... 311
:dentification Number. Vehicle (VIN) ................. 310
Idling Your Engine .................................. 101 .
:f A Tire Goes Flat ................................. 231
Ignition Key Positions ................................ 85
:lluminated Entry System ............................. 73
hdicator. Bulbs For Turn Signal ...................... 317
hdicators. Front Brake Wear ........................ 177
hdicators. Warning. On Instrument Panel .............. 132
[nfant Restraint ..................................... 50
[nflation. Pro er Tire ............................... 292
[nformation !i! ystem On Instrument Panel .............. 130
hspection. Tire .................................... 294
hstrument Panel ................................... 130
[nstrument Panel Warning Lights ..................... 132
[nterior Cleaning .................................... 301
[ntroduction ...... See “Front of Owner Information Manual”
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Jacking And Removing Flat Tire ...................... 233
Jump Starting ...................................... 214
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Keyless Entry. Remote ............................... 76
Keys .............................................. 67
Keys. Ignition ....................................... 68
Kilometer Indicator ................................ 130
L~.ILP Housings xwx1u1 ........................... 277
Lamp Monitors .................................... 119
Lane Change And TUrn Signal Indicator ................ 105
Lap Belt ........................................... 39
Lap-Shoulder Belt ................................... 21
Larger Children and Safety Belt ........................ 61
Leaking. Of . Exhaust Into Your Car ................ 100. 200
Leather. Cleaning .................................. 304
Light. Air Bag ...................................... 32
Light. Brake To Shift .................................. 140
Light. Change Oil .................................. 139
Light. Charge ...................................... 138
Light. Coolant Temp ................................ 136
Light. Cruise Engaged .............................. 141
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