If A Tyre Goes Flat - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

9-56 Vehicle Care
Tyre chains are not permitted on
225/50R17, 225/55R17 and 245/
45R18 size tyres, which are original
equipment summer tyres that may
have come on the vehicle. Tyre
chains are, also, not permitted on
245/40R19 size tyres, which are an
available after-sales tyre. Do not
use tyre chains on the spare tyre.
Tyre chains are only permitted on
the front wheels of winter tyres
225/50R17, or 225/45R18 XL.
See Winter Tyres on page 9‑44.
Always use fine mesh chains that
add no more than 10 mm to the
tyre tread and the inboard sides,
including the chain lock.
Notice: 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 blow out
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.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and
may require the same correction as
used in a skid. Stop pressing the
accelerator pedal and steer to
straighten the vehicle. It may be
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.
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WARNING
Driving on a flat tyre will cause
permanent damage to the tyre.
Re-inflating a tyre after it has
been driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tyre
that has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorised
tyre service centre repair or
replace the flat tyre as soon
as possible.
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WARNING
Lifting a vehicle and getting
under it to do maintenance or
repairs is dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
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