2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 376

Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes. The light in the switch will blink. After about one minute you can use the system again. Press the inflator switch and the indicator light will come on. If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusualfor a tire 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 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 out of the traffic lane. Notice: Don't run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time. If you do, you may damage the system. After running the air inflator for 30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the air inflator. To turn off the inflator, do the following: 1. Press the switch and detach the hose, first from the inflated object, then from the outlet. 2. Put the protective cap back on. 3. Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch, and store in the glove box. To put the cover back on, line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put it in place. Push down the tab to secure the cover. 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 from the 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 to change a flat tire safely. 5-69