What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle is equipped with emer- First aid kit
To check the tire pressure, take the
following steps:
gency commodities to help you
Supplies for use in giving first aid
such as scissors, bandage and
adhesive tape, etc. are provided.
respond to emergency situation.
1.
Unscrew the inflation valve cap
that is located on the rim of the
tire.
Fire extinguisher
2.
Press and hold the gauge against
the tire valve. Some air will leak as
you begin and more will leak if you
don't press the gauge in firmly.
If there is small fire and you know Triangle reflector
how to use the fire extinguisher, fol-
Place the triangle reflector on the
road to warn oncoming vehicles dur-
low these steps carefully.
1.
Pull out the safety pin at the top of
the extinguisher that keeps the
handle from being accidentally
pressed.
ing emergencies, such as when the 3. A firm non-leaking push will acti-
vehicle is parked by the roadside due
to problems.
vate the gauge.
4.
Read the tire pressure on the
gauge to see whether the tire pres-
sure is low or high.
2.
3.
Aim the nozzle towards the base
of the fire.
Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft)
Tire pressure gauge
(if equipped)
5. Adjust the tire pressure to the
specified pressure. Refer to "Tires
and Wheels" in chapter 8.
away from the fire and squeeze Tires normally lose some air in day-
the handle to discharge the extin- to-day use, and you may have to add
guisher. If you release the handle, a air periodically and usually it is not
6.
Reinstall the inflation valve cap.
the discharge will stop.
a sign of a leaking tire, but of normal
wear. Always check tire pressure
when the tires are cold because tire
pressure increases with temperature.
4.
Sweep the nozzle back and forth
at the base of the fire. After the fire
appears to be out, watch carefully
since it may re-ignite.
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