1994 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 241

'.. c ..e IF A TIRE GOES FLAT It's unusualfor a: tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially you if maintain your tires properly. air goesout of a.tire, it's muchmore 'likely If to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have "blowout," here area a few tips about what to expect and what do: to If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your off .the accelerator pedal and grip-the foot, steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then-gentlybrake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly a curve, acts much likea skid and may on require the same correction you'd use ina skid. In .anyrear blowout, remove yourfoot from the accelexator pedal. Get thevehicle 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 toa stop, well off the.road.if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next section shows how use your jacking to equipment to change a flat tire safely. r ..._ ... 229