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Problems
on
the
Road
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
a tire goes flat, the next section shows
how to use your jacking equipment to
change a flat tire safely.
Changing
a
Flat
Tire
If
a
tire goes flat, avoid further tire and
wheel damage by driving slowly to a
level place. Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
The following steps will tell you how to
use the jack and change a tire.
The equipment you’ll need
is
in the
trunk
or
rear area.