Advertisement
If a Tire Goes Flat
10.
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
mows
on the
pressure cap line up like this.
11. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level
in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT
mark when the engine is hot or at the COLD mark
when the engine is cold.
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, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
slud
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.
Advertisement
