Tyre Chains; If A Tyre Goes Flat - Cadillac 2016 Escalade Owner's Manual

308 Vehicle Care
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tyre or tyre
chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used
one is dangerous. How it has
been used or how far it has been
driven may be unknown. It could
fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a
new GM original equipment
wheel.

Tyre Chains

Use tyre chains only where legal
and only when you must.
Before using tyre chains, check with
the tyre manufacturer to make sure
tyre chains are compatible with the
tyres on the vehicle.
It is recommended that tyre chains
be used only on P265/70R17 size
tyres.
Install them on the rear tyres, as
tightly as possible, with the ends
securely fastened.
Caution
Do not install traction devices on
the front tyres.
Drive slowly and follow the cable
manufacturer's instructions. If you
hear the cables contacting the
vehicle, stop and retighten them.
If the contact continues, slow down
until it stops.
Caution
To help avoid damage to the
vehicle, drive slowly, do not spin
the wheels, and readjust or
remove the device if it contacts
the vehicle.

If a Tyre Goes Flat

It is unusual for a tyre to blowout
while driving, especially if the tyres
are maintained properly. If air goes
out of a tyre, it is much more likely
to leak out slowly. But if there ever
is a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what
to do:
If a front tyre fails, the flat tyre
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.