1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 202

If a Tire GoesFlat It's unusual for atire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a"blowout," here are afew tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create adrag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your footoff the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer tomaintain lane position,then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further and wheel damage tire by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you'd use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot fromthe accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle 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 to a stop, well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment tochange a flat tire safely. 5-20