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the tire sealant and compressor kit, see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 370.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of
wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
{ Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Engine exhaust may enter the
vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an
enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust 0 228.
{ Warning
Overinflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others
could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and
compressor kit instructions and
inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do not exceed the
recommended pressure.
{ Warning
Storing the tire sealant and
compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of
the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone.
Store the tire sealant and
compressor kit in its original location.
If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit, there may not be a
spare tire or tire changing equipment, and on some vehicles there may not
be a place to store a tire.
The tire sealant and compressor can
be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of the tire. It can also be used to
inflate an underinflated tire.
If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, or has
a large puncture, the tire is too
severely damaged for the tire sealant
and compressor kit to be effective. See
Roadside Service 0 421.
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Read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions.
The kit includes:
1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Base of Sealant Canister
4. Tire Sealant Canister
5. On/Off Button
6. Slot on Top of Compressor
7. Pressure Deflation Button
8. Pressure Gauge
9. Power Plug
10. Air Only Hose
Tire Sealant
Read and follow the safe handling
instructions on the label adhered to the tire sealant canister (4).
Check the tire sealant expiration date on the tire sealant canister. The tire
sealant canister (4) should be replaced before its expiration date.
Replacement tire sealant canisters are available at your local dealer.
There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the tire sealant canister must be replaced.
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a
Punctured Tire
When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold
temperatures, warm the kit in a
heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 184.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 368 for other important safety warnings.
Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant
canister (4) and compressor from its storage location. See Storing
the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 0 376.
2. Remove the air only hose (10)
and the power plug (9) from the bottom of the compressor.
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3. Place the compressor on the ground near the flat tire.
4. Attach the air only hose (10) to the sealant canister inlet
valve (1) by turning it clockwise until tight.
5. Slide the base of the tire sealant canister (3) into the slot on the
top of the compressor (6) to hold it upright.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it.
6. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
7. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) to the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until tight.
8. Plug the power plug (9) into the accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Power Outlets 0 123.
If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window.
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9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using the air compressor.
10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inject
sealant and air into the tire.
The pressure gauge (8) will
initially show a high pressure
while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire. Once the
sealant is completely dispersed into the tire, the pressure will
quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inflates with air only.
11. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (8). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Tire Pressure 0 356.
The pressure gauge (8) may read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to
get an accurate pressure reading.
The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached.
Caution
If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven farther.
The tire is too severely damaged
and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove
the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the
inflating hose from the tire valve. See Roadside Service 0 421.
12. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the
vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire.
Therefore, Steps 13–21 must be
done immediately after Step 12.
Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it
could be warm after usage.
13. Unplug the power plug (9) from
the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
14. Turn the sealant/air hose (2)
counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem.
15. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
16. Remove the tire sealant
canister (4) from the slot on top of the compressor (6).
17. Turn the air only hose (10)
counterclockwise to remove it from the tire sealant canister
inlet valve (1).
18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) clockwise onto the sealant
canister inlet valve (1) to prevent sealant leakage.
19. Return the air only hose (10) and power plug (9) back to their
original storage location.
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20. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation
pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant
canister and place it in a highly visible location.
Do not exceed the speed on this label until the damaged tire is
repaired or replaced.
21. Return the equipment to its
original storage location in the vehicle.
22. Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the sealant in the tire.
23. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer to
Steps 1–10 under “Using the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured).”
If the tire pressure has fallen
more than 68 kPa (10 psi) below the recommended inflation
pressure, stop driving the vehicle.
The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire. See Roadside Service
0 421.
If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation
pressure.
24. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, or vehicle.
25. Dispose of the used tire sealant
canister (4) at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices.
26. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer.
27. After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealant and
compressor kit, take the vehicle to an authorized dealer within
161 km (100 mi) of driving to have the tire repaired or
replaced.
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured)
The kit includes:
1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Base of Sealant Canister
4. Tire Sealant Canister
5. On/Off Button
6. Slot on Top of Compressor
7. Pressure Deflation Button
8. Pressure Gauge
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9. Power Plug
10. Air Only Hose
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 184.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 368 for other important safety warnings.
1. Remove the compressor from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 376.
2. Remove the air only hose (10)
and the power plug (9) from the bottom of the compressor.
3. Place the compressor on the ground near the flat tire.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the air only hose (10) to the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until tight.
6. Plug the power plug (9) into the accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Power Outlets 0 123.
If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using the air compressor.
8. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inflate the tire with air only.
9. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (8). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Tire Pressure 0 356.
The pressure gauge (8) may read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to
get an accurate pressure reading.
The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached.
Caution
If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven farther.
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