1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 246

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 outslowly. But if you should ever have a "blowout," here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a fronttire fails, the flat tirewill create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer tomaintain lane position, then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, actsmuch like a skid and may require the samecorrection 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. Air Inflator (Option) Your vehicle may have an air inflator for use in bringing tires up to the proper pressure. To learn about it, see "Air Inflator System'' in the Index. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flattire safely. 5-24