1997 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 229

If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire "blow out" while you're driving, to especially if you maintain your tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely leak out slowly. to But if you shouldever have a "blowout," here a few are 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 thatside. Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts muchlike a skid and may require the same correction you'd use in a skid. In anyrear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.Get the vehicle undercontrol by be steering the wayyou want the vehicle to go. It may very bumpy and noisy, you can still steer. Gently but brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. 5-22