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If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
get to an exit or an area to stop that
is far away from the traffic lanes.
The car can easily roll off the
jack, seriously injuring anyone
underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the car when it
is supported only by the jack.
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1.
Park the car on firm, level, and
non-slippery ground away from
traffic. Put the transmission in
Park. Apply the parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
2.
Turn on the hazard warning lights
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the car while
you change the tire.
Changing a Flat Tire
3.
Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
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floor by lifting up on the back edge.
To keep the trunk floor out of the
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way, attach the hook into the slot
in the trunk lid.
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Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
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The tools are in the tool box on
the right side of the trunk. Take
the tools out of the tool box.
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