Cadillac 1993 Fleetwood Owners Literature page 251

8. Then replace the
pressure cap. Be
sure the arrows on
the pressure cap
line up like this.
IF A TIRE GOES FLAT
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It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you
maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely
to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a "blowout," here are a
If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
to a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under
control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very
the road if possible.
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few tips about what to expect and what to do:
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steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake
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require the same correction you'd use in a skid. In any rear blowout,
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bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off
If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jacking
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equipment to change a flat tire safely.
CHMGING A FLAT TIRE
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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to
a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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