Stopping the vehicle
1. Safely move the vehicle off the road and away from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Move the selector lever to the P (Park) position.
4. Turn off the engine.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic, and to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need assistance.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place, away from traffic and clear of the vehicle.
- Make sure the parking brake is securely applied and the transmission is shifted into the P (Park) position.
- Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or slippery areas.
This is hazardous.
- Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance.
See also:
Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocks 1 at both the front and
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire
2 to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is
jacked up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel a ...
Hitch ball
Choose a hitch ball of the proper size and
weight rating for your trailer:
- The required hitch ball size is stamped on
most trailer couplers. Most hitch balls also
have the size printed on to ...
Glass
When cleaning the rear window, it may be easier
to clean if the high-mounted stop light (if so
equipped) is removed first.
Be careful when removing the high-mounted
stop light to reduce the r ...