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Changing a Tire
Be sure to follow the directions for changing a tire:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not done properly. The vehicle can slip off the jack and seriously injure someone.
No person should place any portion of their body under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a vehicle supported by a jack is dangerous. The occupant could cause the vehicle to fall resulting in serious injury.
Make sure the jack is well lubricated before using it.
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Park on a hard, level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the parking brake.
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Put a vehicle with an automatic transmission in Park (P), a manual transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.
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Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
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Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.
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Remove the jack and tool (Search).
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Block the wheel diagonally opposite the tire to be changed. When blocking a wheel, place a tire block both in front and behind the tire.
When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in place.
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