1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 162

7 I I a Tire Goes Flat f It's unusual for 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: 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add moreof the proper mix to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches FULL COLD, or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening. If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot offthe accelerator 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. the pressure cap is tight. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. 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 my 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 wmpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Sently brake to a stop, well off the road if Jossible. [ f a tire goes flat, the next section shows low to use your jacking equipment to :hange a flat tire safely. 161 ...