1994 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 168

Problems on the Road I Q Tire Goes Flat f It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout 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 stopwell 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 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 how to use your jacking equipment to change aflat tire safely. 3. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap. Be sure thearrows on the cap line up like this. 10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level. For a complete drain, flush and refill, see your Chevrolet dealer or a Chevrolet To purchase a Camaro Service Manual. service manual, see "Service Publications'' in the Index. .. ,166