2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 309

Vehicle Care 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 and stopping, well off the road, if possible. 1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. 2. Set the parking brake firmly. 3. Put the shift lever in P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑19. 4. Turn off the engine. 5. Inspect the flat tire. If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has a puncture larger than 6 mm (¼ in), the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑5. If the tire has a puncture less than 6 mm (¼ in) in the tread area of the tire, see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10‑61. 10-61 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { WARNING Running the engine in Extended Range Mode in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in Extended Range Mode in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑27. { 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.