Tire Sealant
The kit contains a liquid sealant that when injected into
a at tire, may temporarily repair nail holes or cuts
in the tread area of the tire. The tire sealant cannot
repair tire damage caused while driving on a at tire or
a tire that has had a “blow out” or a tire that has
punctures in the sidewall areas. The tire sealant solution
is a one-time use application for one tire only. Check
the tire sealant expiration date; the sealant may not be
as effective beyond the expiration date. The tire
sealant can be peeled off easily after drying.
Using Tire Sealant
To apply the tire sealant, do the following:
1. Turn the valve cap on the tire valve
counterclockwise to remove it.
2. Remove the valve core using the valve core tool
provided in the tire in ator kit. An extra valve
core is also provided in the kit.
3. Shake the bottle to make sure the sealant is
well mixed.4. Attach the tire sealant lling hose to the bottle
of tire sealant to pierce the seal on the bottle.
5. Remove the sealing plug from the end of the
lling hose and insert the end of the hose over
the tire valve.
6. Hold the bottle upside down over the tire valve
and squeeze the sealant into the tire until the
bottle is empty.
7. Remove the sealant lling hose from the tire valve
and reinstall the sealing plug.
8. Insert the valve core back into the tire valve.
Turn the valve core tool clockwise to secure
the valve core.
Once the tire sealant is applied, you can use the
compressor to in ate the tire. SeeAir Compressor on
page 5-70for instructions.
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6. In ate the tire for
up to a maximum
of six minutes.
Notice:If 26 psi (179 kPa) tire pressure cannot be
reached after six minutes the vehicle should not
be driven farther. Damage to the tire is severe and
the sealant will not be effective. Remove the air
compressor plug from the accessory power outlet
and unscrew the in ating hose from the tire
valve. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-6.
7. If 26 psi (179 kPa) tire pressure is reached in
six minutes or less, disconnect or turn off the
air compressor.8. Attach the enclosed
maximum speed label
to the inside upper
left corner of the
windshield or to the
face of the radio/clock.
The maximum speed label reminds you to drive
cautiously and not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until
you have the damaged tire inspected and repaired.
9. Drive the vehicle immediately to distribute the tire
sealant evenly inside the tire.
10. After driving for 10 minutes, recheck the tire
pressure. If the tire pressure is 19 psi (131 kPa) or
more, in ate the tire to the standard operating
pressure as shown on the Certi cation/Tire label
located on the edge of the driver’s door.
If the tire pressure has dropped below 19 psi
(131 kPa), do not continue to drive the vehicle.
The tire is severely damaged and the tire sealant
will not be effective. Repair or replace the tire
as soon as possible.
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