Changing A Tire - Airstream 2012 INTERSTATE Owner's Manual

moving water.
Ironically, many drivers rescued from flood waters report that they were in a
hurry to get home-- to safety -- as a reason for tempting the danger of driving
into water. However it looks, and despite what car commercials depict, driv-
ing into flood waters may be the most dangerous things one might ever try
considering the following:
Most cars will float (and be swept away) in 18-24 inches of moving water.
Trucks and SUVs are not much better with only 6-12 more inches of clearance.
Creeks and rivers can rise very rapidly and the road bottom can also wash
away making the water much deeper than it appears.
Once cars are swept downstream they will often roll to one side or perhaps flip
over entirely. The driver has a few precious seconds to escape the vehicle. In
fact, many drivers panic as soon as the vehicle submerges and are found later
with their seat belt intact.
Changing the Tire (partially excerpted from the Sprinter Van Operator's
Manual)
Warning:
The Sprinter Operator's Manual contains important
cautions, warnings, specifications, and operational information on chang-
ing, maintaining, and replacing of the tires and wheels. Read, understand,
and follow the Sprinter manual sections for changing a tire.
CaUTiOn:
Changing a tire on a motorhome chassis is a physi-
cally demanding procedure. It requires specialized tools and knowledge
of safety procedures. Only you can determine your knowledge base and
physical ability. Don't take any unnecessary risks. You could turn an in-
convenience into a tragedy. Please find a safe area to park your unit, call
a tire service center and supply them with the information in the Sprinter
Manual if you have any doubts about changing a tire.
Flat Tire
If you get a flat tire while driving, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The pressure of the spare wheel always has to be checked regularly (at least
after every tenth time at the filling station).
The vehicle tool kit and the jack are located in a hatch under the front pas-
senger foot well.
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