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5.
Then replace the
pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows on
the pressure cap
line up like this.
Start the engine and allow it to warm up. If the ENGINE COOLANT
LOW message does not appear on the Driver Information Center,
coolant is at the proper fill level. If an ENGINE COOLANT LOW
message does appear, repeat steps 1 to 3 or see your dealer.
I F A TIRE GOES 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 part shows how to use your jacking equipment
to change a flat tire safely.
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