Park your car on a flat, stable surface away from traffic and turn on your hazard lights for safety.
Apply the parking brake and place wheel wedges behind the tires opposite the flat to prevent rolling.
Loosen the lug nuts slightly using the lug wrench, turning counterclockwise without removing them completely.
Position the car jack under the vehicle's designated jacking point, usually near the tire, and lift until the tire is off the ground.
Remove the loosened lug nuts completely and carefully take off the flat tire from the hub.
Align the spare tire's holes with the wheel studs and mount it onto the hub securely.
Hand-tighten the lug nuts onto the spare tire to hold it in place temporarily.
Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the ground and the car is stable.
Use the lug wrench to tighten the lug nuts in a criss-cross pattern, applying torque to manufacturer specifications.
Lower the vehicle completely to the ground and remove the jack carefully.
Double-check that all lug nuts are tight and secure, then store the flat tire and tools in your trunk.
Drive cautiously and get your flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
