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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.


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1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)

2. Flat Tire

The following information explains how to repair or change a tire.

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Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

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{ 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.


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{ 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.

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{ 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:


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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

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.

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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.



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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

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get an accurate pressure reading.

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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 1321 must be

done immediately after Step 12.

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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 110 under Using the Tire

Sealant and Compressor Kit

without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured).

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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

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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:


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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.

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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.

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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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