1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 228

5 , Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain laneposition, and then gently braketo a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularlyon a curve, acts much like a skid and mayrequire the same correction you'd use ina skid. In any rear blowout, remove your from the foot accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering theway 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: ~~ re Goes Flat If a tire goesflat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. It's unl la1 for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especiauy if you maintain your tires properly. air goes If out of a tire, it's much more likely leak out slowly. to But if you should ever have a "blowout,"here area few tips about what to expect and what todo: