Park on a flat, safe surface away from traffic
Turn on hazard lights
Apply the parking brake
Put the vehicle in park or in gear
Place wheel wedges or blocks behind the opposite tires
Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench from the vehicle
Remove the wheel cover or hubcap if needed
Slightly loosen the lug nuts while the tire is still on the ground
Position the jack under the vehicle’s designated jacking 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 bolts or hub
Hand-tighten the lug nuts
Lower the vehicle until the spare tire touches the ground
Tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern
Lower the vehicle fully
Tighten the lug nuts again as much as possible
Reinstall the hubcap if applicable
Put the flat tire, jack, and tools back in the vehicle
Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible
Drive carefully and avoid high speeds if using a temporary spare
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced promptly