If you have a flat tire while driving

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

• Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and let the vehicle slow down while driving straight ahead. Do not apply the brakes immediately or attempt to pull off the road because this may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in a collision. When the vehicle has slowed to such a speed that it is safe to do so, brake carefully and pull off the road. Drive off the road as far as possible and park on a firm, level ground. If you are on a divided highway, do not park in the median area between the two traffic lanes.

• When the vehicle is stopped, press the hazard warning flasher button, shift the gear to P (Park), apply the parking brake, and move the Engine Start/Stop button to the LOCK/OFF position.

• Have all passengers get out of the vehicle. Make sure they all get out on the side of the vehicle that is away from traffic.

• When replacing a flat tire, follow the instructions provided later in this chapter.