Lifting From the RearThe rear lifting points can be accessed from either sideof your vehicle, in front of the rear tires.1. Locate the rear lifting points using the diagramabove. The rear lifting location is about 7 inches(17 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel well.2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jackand the vehicle.3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jackis centered on the rear lifting point.See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5-4.If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. SeeTires on page 5-57. If air goes out of a tire, It is muchmore likely to leak out slowly. But if you should everhave a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expectand what to do:If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag thatpulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off theaccelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake toa stop well out of the traffic lane.A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like askid and may require the same correction you woulduse in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot fromthe accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under controlby steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It maybe very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gentlybrake to a stop, well off the road if possible.5-81
