Blocking wheels
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.
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle may move and result in personal injury.
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Checking tire pressure
1. Remove the valve stem cap from the
tire.
2. Press the pressure gauge squarely
onto the valve stem. Do not press too
hard or force the valve stem sideways,
or air will escape. If the hissing
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Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable ...
Brake system
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at 2 wheels. ...