1993 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 199

Zfa Tire Goes Hat 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is tight. A rear blowout, particularlyon a curve, It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" acts much like askid and may require while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If goes the same correctionyou'd use in a skid. air In any rear blowout, remove your foot out of a tire, it's much more likely to from the accelerator pedal. Get the leak out slowly. But if should ever you vehicle under control by steering the have a "blowout:' here are afew tips about what to expect and what to do: way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but can you If a front tire fails, the flat tire will still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well create a drag that pulls the vehicle off the road if possible. toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering If your tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jacking wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane equipment to change a flat tire safely. position, then gently brake to a stop well out of the trafflc lane. 197