1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 243

If a Tire Goes Flat It's unusual for a tire to "blow out" while you're driving, especially if you maintain your tiresproperly. 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 few a tips about whatto expect andwhat to do: If a front tire fails, the flat will create adrag that tire pulls the vehicle toward side. Take your footoff the that accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to of a stop well out the traffic lane. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage Turn by driving slowly to a level place. on your hazard warning flashers. A rear blowout, particularly a curve, acts on much like a s k d and may require the same correction you'd use in a skid. In any rear blowout, removeyour foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle go. It may be to 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 to use your how jacking equipment to change flat tire safely. a Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and over you or other roll people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2 Put the shift . lever in PARK (P). 3. n r n off the engine. To be even more certain thevehicle won't move, you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from theone being changed. That would be the tireon the otherside of the vehicle, at the opposite end. Air Inflator (Option) Your vehicle may have an air inflatorused to bring tires up to the proper pressure. See Inflator System" in "Air the Index for more details. 5-23