1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 311

If a Tire GoesFlat 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," hereare a few tips about whatto expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat will create a drag that tire pulls the vehicle towardthat side. Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and the steering wheel firmly. grip Steer to maintain lane position, and then gentlybrake to a stop wellout of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on curve, acts much like a a skid and may require the same correction you'd usein a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get vehicle undercontrol by the steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you still steer. Gently can brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how use your to jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage un by driving slowly to a level place. T r on your hazard warning flashers. Air Inflator (Option) Your vehicle may have an air inflator used to bring tires up to the proper pressure.See "Air Inflator" in the Index for more details. a Changing a tire can cause n injury. Thevehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or other you people. You and they couldbe badly injured. To Find alevel place to change your tire. help prevent thevehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever FARK (P). in 3. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you can putblocks at the front and rear of the tire farthestaway from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end. 5-22