Tutorial: Changing a Flat Tire

Safety Precautions

• Do not move the car while changing the tire.
• Set the emergency brake.
• Block tires to prevent movement.

Locating the Spare Tire and Tools

• Spare tire location: Under a flap in your trunk.
• Toolkit: Nested inside the spare tire area.
• Tire pressure for spare: Typically around 60 psi.

Tools Required

• Jack
• Wrench

Steps to Change a Tire

1. Prepare the jack and tools for lifting the vehicle.
2. Position the jack in an appropriate location.
3. Loosen the lug nuts (Lefty-loosey).
4. Lift the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
5. Remove the lug nuts and take off the flat tire.
6. Install the spare tire:
   • Put the spare on the vehicle.
   • Install lug nuts and tighten slightly (Righty-tighty).
7. Lower the car.
8. Tighten the lug nuts firmly.
9. Stow the spare tire and jack.

Final Steps

• Release the parking brake.
• You are now ready to go.

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This tutorial was provided by Spin 60.