1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 205

Ifa Tire Goes Hat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain yourtires 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, then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid andmay 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, well off the road if possible. If your tire goes flat, the next section shows howto use your jacking equipment to change a flattire safely. Air Inflator Your vehicle may have an air inflator for use in bringing tires up tothe proper pressure. To learn about it, see the Index under Air Inflator System. I Inflating somethingtoo much can make it explode, andyou or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only toits recommended pressure. 203