If You Have A Flat Tire - Toyota Celica 1997 Owner's Manual

If you have a flat tire—

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-
ing a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place well away from the
traffic. Avoid stopping on the center divid-
er of a highway. Park on a level spot with
firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your
emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put
the transmission in "P" (automatic) or re-
verse (manual).
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
on the side away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thor-
oughly.
CAUTION
!
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:
D Follow jacking instructions.
D Use the jack only for lifting your ve-
hicle during wheel changing.
D Never get beneath the vehicle when
supported by a jack.
D Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
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NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a
deflated tire. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.
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Compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is designed for
temporary emergency use only.
The compact spare tire is identified by the
distinctive wording "TEMPORARY USE
ONLY" molded into the side wall of the tire.
The standard tire should be repaired and
replaced as soon as possible.
To keep the compact spare tire notice-
able, do not hide the wheel by a wheel
cover or such.