Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V)
If your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tire and
no tire changing equipment. Run-flat tires can operate
effectively with no air pressure for a limited distance and
speed. Your vehicle also has a Tire Pressure Monitor
(TPM) which will alert you if there is a loss of tire pressure
in any of the tires. These tires perform so well without any
air pressure that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is used to
alert you when there is a low tire condition.
{CAUTION:
When the low tire warning light is displayed on
the instrument panel cluster, your vehicle’s
handling capabilities will be reduced during
severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you
could lose control of your vehicle. You or
others could be injured. Don’t drive over
55 mph (90 km/h) when the low tire warning
light is displayed. Drive cautiously and check
your tire pressures as soon as you can.
See
Run-Flat Tires (CTS-V) on page 5-61
and
Tire
Pressure Monitor System (CTS-V) on page 5-65
,
for additional information.
{CAUTION:
Special tools and procedures are required to
service a run-flat tire. If these special tools
and procedures aren’t used you or others
could be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged. Always be sure the proper tools
and procedures, as described in the service
manual, are used.
To order a service manual see
Service Publications
Ordering Information on page 7-12
.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning flashers.
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