5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a flat tire
OStop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
O Set the parking brake.
O Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
O Stop the engine.
O Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 554)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 5 0 7
WARNING
QIf you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Location of the spare tire
5838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
QUsing the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
O Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.
O Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
O Make sure the tire jack can be moved properly.
O Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the correct jack up point.
O Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.
O Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
O Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
O When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
O Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.
O Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one work-
ing on or near the vehicle may be injured.
Q Using the jack handle
Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the exten-
sion parts from coming apart unexpectedly.
O Do not continue jacking up once the yel-
low caution line has appeared.Ye l l o w
caution line
