Chevrolet Trax: If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. See Tires
If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if there ever is a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as used in a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator pedal and steer to straighten the vehicle. It may be very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible.
Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorized tire service center repair or replace the flat tire as soon as possible.
Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use it for changing a flat tire.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers
Warning
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
- Set the parking brake firmly.
- Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
- Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised.
- Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
- Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire being changed.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
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- Wheel Block (If Equipped)
- Flat Tire
The following information explains how to repair or change a tire.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The spare tire and tools are located
in the storage compartment in the
rear of the vehicle.
Without Subwoofer
Wrench
Jack
Strap
With Subwoofer
To access the spare tire and tools:
Open the l
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat
Remove the wheel cover, if the
vehicle has one, to reach the
wheel bolts.
Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen
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Draining fluids and oil filter removal
Fig. 255: Engine Oil Filter Element, Cap And Seal Ring
Remove the engine oil filter cap (2) along with the engine oil filter
cap seal ring (3) and the oil filter
element (1).
Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the oil to drain out.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install the oil
Timing gears
NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature
and do not necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes
of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop pract
