Pull over to a safe, level area away from traffic
Turn on hazard lights and set the parking brake
Put the vehicle in park or in gear
Place wheel chocks or blocks behind the opposite wheels if available
Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench from the vehicle
Loosen the lug nuts slightly before lifting the vehicle
Position the jack at the correct lift point
Raise the vehicle until the flat tire is off the ground
Remove the lug nuts completely
Take off the flat tire
Mount the spare tire onto the wheel studs
Hand-tighten the lug nuts
Lower the vehicle until the spare tire touches the ground
Tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern
Fully lower the vehicle and remove the jack
Tighten the lug nuts again in a crisscross pattern
Check the spare tire pressure if possible
Store the flat tire and tools back in the vehicle
Drive carefully and avoid high speeds if using a temporary spare
Have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible