Problems on the Road
How to Add Coolant to the
Radiator:
(CONT.)
8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any
time during this procedure
if coolant
begins
to flow out of the filler neck,
reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the
arrows
on the pressure cap line up like
this.
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Air Inflator System
Some vehicles have an air inflator for use
in bringing tires up to the proper pressure.
The air inflator is located
in the trunk.
The “ON” switch will work even with the
ignition off.
The air inflator comes with a
kit that
includes a 20-foot hose and an air
pressure gage, as well as instructions and
special adapters for inflating things like
an air mattress or basketball.
If a Tire Goes FZat
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
my 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.
Sently brake to a stop, well off the road
if
possible.
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to use your jacking equipment to
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