If you have a flat tyre whilst driving
If a tyre goes flat whilst you are driving:
1
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the vehicle slow down whilst driving straight ahead. Do not apply the brakes
immediately or attempt to pull off the road as this may cause a loss of control.
2
When the vehicle has slowed down to such a speed that it is safe to do so, brake carefully and pull off the road.
3
Park the vehicle at the side of road, do not stop or park the vehicle in middle of the road way. In case of divided roads,
park the vehicle as much away from the driving lanes to avoid inconvenience to other vehicles and, easy operation of tyre
change as mentioned in page 7-15.
4
When the vehicle is stopped, turn on your emergency hazard flashers, set the parking brake and put the transmission in reverse
(manual transmission).
5
Have all passengers get out of the vehicle. Be sure they all get out on the side of the vehicle that is away from traffic.
6
When changing a flat tyre, follow the instruction provided later in More Details.