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Problems on the Road
Z f
a
Tire
Goes
Hut
Then replace the pressure cap. Be
sure the ears on the pressure cap line
up like this.
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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 your tire goes flat, the next section
shows how to use your jacking
equipment to change a flat tire safely.
ChanginQ a Flat lire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and
wheel damage by driving slowly to a
level place. Turn
on
your hazard
warning flashers.
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