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SECTION 4 – ROADSIDE EMERGENCY
IF YOU GET A FLAT TIRE
When you experience a tire failure, it creates a
side force that pulls the vehicle in the direction of
the failed tire. Unfortunately, many people make
the situation worse by slamming on the brakes
and swerving into another traffic lane. You can
control the vehicle with smooth, deliberate
maneuvers.
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DO NOT panic.
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DO NOT stomp on the brake. This abruptly
shifts the vehicle's weight forward, making it
nose-dive and pull toward the blown-out side.
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DO NOT jerk your foot off the accelerator.
Just ease back on the accelerator slowly and
gently to continue momentum. The deflated
tire will slow down the vehicle.
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Try to steer the vehicle as straight as possible
and avoid quick maneuvers. You may need to
counter-steer to compensate for "pull" created
by the failed tire.
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Let the vehicle coast to a stop, gently steering
to a safe stopping place. Don't worry about
damaging the wheel rim by driving on it. A
wheel replacement is cheaper than damaging
the vehicle or injuring yourself.
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Activate your hazard flashers to warn other
motorists, then exit the vehicle carefully.
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Set out flares or other warning devices.
Check your tires for proper inflation before
each trip and at least once a month with an
accurate tire gauge.
Emergency Road Service
Because of the size and weight of this vehicle
and its tires, and the possible complications
involved in tire changing, we strongly advise
obtaining professional road service to change a
flat tire whenever possible. However, if an
emergency requires you to change the tire
yourself, please exercise extreme caution and
read all tire changing information in the chassis
operating guide.
Never get beneath a vehicle that is held up by
a jack only.
RECOVERY TOWING
When calling a professional towing service,
we recommend that you advise them of your
coach length and approximate front axle weight.
This will allow the towing operator to determine
the proper towing equipment to use. (This
information is found on the vehicle certification
label located to the left of the steering wheel.)
We recommend that you ask for an underlift
(wheel lift or frame lift) type towing assembly for
safe towing.
Winnebago Industries does not assume
responsibility for damage incurred while towing
this vehicle.
NOTE:Consult the chassis operating guide for
any additional towing instructions or
precautions provided by the chassis
manufacturer.
CAUTION
Do not lift on bumper. Damage will result
to front end body parts.
WARNING
Stay out from beneath the motor home
while it is suspended by the towing
assembly unless the vehicle is
adequately supported by safety stands.
Do not allow passengers to occupy a
towed vehicle.
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