If A Tire Goes Flat - Chevrolet 2003 Venture Owner's Manual

If the air inflator system does not turn on or the light
does not come on, the fuse may be blown or installed
incorrectly. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-95 or see your dealer for service.
Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about
10 minutes. The light in the switch will blink. After about
one minute you can use the system again. Press the
inflator switch and the indicator light will come on.
Notice: Don't run your air inflator for longer than
30 minutes at one time. If you do, you may damage
the system.
After running the air inflator for 30 minutes, wait at least
10 minutes before restarting the air inflator.
To turn off the inflator, do the following:
1. Press the switch and detach the hose, first from the
inflated object, then from the outlet.
2. Put the protective cap back on.
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the glove box.
To put the cover back on, line up the tabs at the back of
the cover and put it in place. Push down the tab to
secure the cover.
If
a Tire Goes Flat
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 few tips about what to expect and what to do:
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 steering wheel firmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you'd use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, 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 bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop
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well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
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to chance
a flat
tire safely.
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