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8. Then replace the
pressure cap. At
any time dulring
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.
It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while
you're
driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly.
I€
a i r 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
ycm
foot off the
accelerator pedal and g i p the steering wheel:fkql$.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a
stop
well
out of the traffic.lane.
0
A
rear blowout, payticulaxly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you'd we in a
skid: In any rear blowout, remove ydtu-foot &om 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
.br&e'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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