2003 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 321

Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size other than P235/55R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. only SAE Class Use "S" type chains that are the properfor your tires. size Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you canhear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until stops. Driving too fast it or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle. ~~~ If your vehicle has P235/55R17 size tires, dl use tire chains, there's 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 you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommendsit for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin yourwheels. If you do find traction devices that will fit, install them onthe front tires. 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. 5-72