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Flat Tires
For the method to use the jack , refer to “ Flat Tires ” FP482 .
9-4 . Flat Tires s09ac
If you have a flat tire while driving , never brake suddenly ; keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed . Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place .
& Changing a Flat Tire WARNING s09ac01
. Use only the jack and the jack handle provided with your vehicle . The jack supplied with the vehicle is designed only for changing a tire . Never get under the vehicle while supporting the vehicle with this jack .
. Do not jack up the vehicle on an incline or a loose road surface . The jack can come out of the jacking point or sink into the ground and this can result in serious injury or death .
. Before jacking up the vehicle , be sure that there are no occupants or cargo on board .
. Do not jack up the vehicle with an object on or underneath the jack . The jack can be unstable and this
can result in a severe accident .
. Always turn off the engine before raising the flat tire off the ground using the jack . Never swing or push the vehicle supported with the jack . The jack can come out of the jacking point due to a jolt and this can result in serious injury or death .
. All passengers must exit the vehicle before you raise it with the jack . Raising the vehicle with someone inside of it could result in serious injury or death .
. Do not start the vehicle while it is supported by the jack . Doing so could result in serious injury or death .
CAUTION
Do not hit and bend the disc rotor backing plate when removing and installing the tire . A bent backing plate may scrape against the disc rotor and cause noise while the vehicle is in motion .