TATA Motors 2013 SAFARI STORME Owner's Manual & Service Book - page 110
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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IF YOU HAVE FLAT TYRES
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TYRE
If a tyre goes flat while you are driving,
reduce vehicle speed gradually keeping
your vehicle in a straight line. Move
cautiously off the road to safe place and
away from traffic, where you can park
your vehicle on a levelled and firm ground.
While jacking the vehicle, following
precautions are to be taken :
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, leveled and
non-slippery surface.
2. Turn ON hazard warning switch.
3. Apply parking brake and engage 1st
gear.
4. Keep advance-warning triangle at
least 50 meters behind the vehicle as
an indication of breakdown.
5. Ensure that the all passengers get
down from the vehicle.
4. Block the wheel which diagonally
opposite to the flat tyre by using
chocks.
Procedure for replacing flat tyre :
1. Open the tailgate and remove the
plastic cap by pressing on its edge.
The spanner can be inserted through
this hole.
3. Remove the holding bracket from the
spare wheel and get it seperated.
2. Rotate the spanner anti-clockwise to
lower the spare wheel till it rests on
the ground.
4. Loosen the wheels nuts slightly
before lifting up the vehicle.