Tire Chains; If A Tire Goes Flat - Chevrolet Bolt EUV 2023 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Bolt EUV Owner Manual (GMK-Localizing-MidEast-16409246) -
2023 - CRC - 4/7/22
238 Vehicle Care

Tire Chains

Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not
enough clearance. Tire chains used on a
vehicle without the proper amount of
clearance can cause damage to the
brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.
The area damaged by the tire chains
could cause loss of control and a crash.
Use another type of traction device only
if its manufacturer recommends it for the
vehicle's tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer's
instructions. To avoid vehicle damage,
drive slow and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the vehicle.
Do not spin the wheels. If traction
devices are used, install them on the tires
of the drive axle only.
Caution
Use tire winter traction devices only
where legal and only when necessary.
Use only textile traction devices, such as
tire snow socks, that are the proper size
Caution (Continued)
for the tires. Install them on the tires of
the drive axle only. Drive slowly and
follow the traction device manufacturer's
instructions. Driving too fast or spinning
the wheels, with the traction device
installed, can damage the traction device.

If a Tire Goes Flat

This vehicle has self-sealing tires. See
Self-Sealing Tires 0 229. Tread punctures
typically will not cause tires to lose air.
However, if the vehicle does get a flat tire,
there is no spare tire, tire changing
equipment, or place to store a tire. Contact
your dealer for help.
It is unusual for a tire to blow out,
especially if the tires are maintained
properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much
more likely to leak out slowly. See Tires
0 228. But if there is ever 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
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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.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and
wheel damage by driving slowly to a level
place, well off the road, if possible.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 102.
Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire 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 tire that has
been driven on while severely
underinflated or flat. Have your dealer or
an authorized tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as possible.