Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers .
WARNING:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or
other people. You and they could be badly injured
or even killed. Find a level place to change your
tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while
the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not move,
you should put blocks at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire, on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A).

A. Wheel Block
B. Flat Tire
The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire.
See also:
Engine Compartment Overview
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .
B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System .
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil .
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. ...
Passing
More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because the
rig is longer, it is necessary to go
farther beyond the passed vehicle
before returning to the lane. ...
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a yellow loop. See En ...
