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.
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Under the Hood
Base engine is a 152-horsepower, 2.5-liter, dual-overhead-camshaft
inline-four-cylinder that makes 171 pounds-feet of torque, mated to a five-speed
manual transmission
261-hp, 4.0-liter, dual-ove ...
Blocking wheels
Place suitable blocks 1 at both the front and
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat
tire to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is
jacked up.
Be sure to block the wheel as th ...
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. Shift the manual transmission into R
...