If A Tire Goes Flat - Cadillac 2000 Catera Owner's Manual

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
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
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cap is hand tight.
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
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brake to a stop well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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