1997 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 140

If you have a flat tire- 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway. Park on a level spot with firm ground. 2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers. 3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P" (automatic) or reverse (manual). 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from traffic. 5. Read the following instructions thoroughly. S Stop the vehicle on a level place and chock the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed. Otherwise, the vehicle will move and possibly cause unexpected accident. S Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point. Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause injury to the person. S Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. S Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing. S Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle. S When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. NOTICE Do not continue driving with a deflated tire. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair. Compact spare tire The compact spare tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. The standard tire should be repaired and replaced as soon as possible. The compact spare tire is identified by the distinctive wording "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" molded into the side wall of the tire. The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weigth helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire. ! CAUTION When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the poss− ibility of personal injury: S Follow jacking instructions. S Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack. 138