2011 Chevrolet Volt Owner's Manual - Page 436

10-70 Vehicle Care But if there ever is 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, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. 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. { 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. 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 6‑4. 2. Set the parking brake firmly. 3. Put the shift lever in P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑22. 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 13‑6. 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 10‑71.