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Accessing the Tire Inator Kit
The tire inator kit is stored in the trunk of your vehicle.
1. Open the trunk and lift up the carpet. SeeTrunk
on page 2-13for more information.
2. Remove the inator
kit cover by turning
the center nut
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the inator kit by pulling it straight out of
the foam container.
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.
If needed, see your GM dealer for a replacement
canister. The tire sealant can be peeled off easily
after drying.
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Using the Tire Inator Kit
1. Place the inator kit on the ground and unwrap
the sealant ling hose (G) from the compressor.
2. Remove the air compressor accessory plug (C)
from the unit. Do not plug into an accessory
outlet yet.
3. Remove the valve stem cap from the at tire by
turning it counterclockwise.
If an object, such as a nail, has penetrated the tire,
do not remove.
4. Attach the sealant ling hose (G) onto the tire valve
stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Make sure that the inator kit ON/OFF switch (D) is
in the OFF position.
5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (C) into
an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See
Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-24for more
information.
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13. Replace the sealant ling hose.
14. Remove the maximum
speed label from the
sealant canister
and place in a highly
visible location such as
the inside of the
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.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire inator 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 inator kit in the proper place.15. Place the equipment in the original location in the
trunk of your vehicle.
16. Drive the vehicle immediately to distribute the
sealant evenly in the tire.
After 10 minutes, stop at a safe location and check
the tire pressure. If the tire pressure has fallen
below 19 psi (130 kPa), stop driving the vehicle.
The tire is too damaged for the sealant to work.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 7-6for
more information.
If the tire pressure is equal to or greater than
19 psi (130 kPa), you can inate the tire to the
correct pressure.
17. Dispose of the sealant canister at a local GM dealer
or in accordance with your local state codes and
practices.
After using the sealant canister, replace with a new
canister from a GM dealer.
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3. Turn the sealant canister so the inator ling hose
is aligned with the slot in the compressor.
4. Lift the sealant canister front the compressor and
replace with a new sealant canister. See your GM
dealer for more information.To install a new sealant canister, do the following:
1. Align the sealant ling hose with the slot in
the compressor.
2. Push the sealant canister down and rotate it
clockwise.
3. Push the air compressor inator hose onto the
sealant canister inlet and push the lever down.
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When you have a at tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment needed to change a tire is in the trunk.
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-13for more
information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped, by
removing the net hook attachments.
3. Lift up the carpet.
4. Turn the center nut on
the compact spare tire
cover counterclockwise
to remove it.
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5. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-93for more information.6. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench.
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7. The tools you will be using include the jack (A)
extension and protector/guide (B) and the wheel
wrench (C).
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Removing Bolt-On Wheel Covers with
Nut Caps on Steel Wheels
If the vehicle has steel wheel covers with functional,
plastic nut caps, do the following:
1. Loosen the nut
caps by turning the
wheel wrench in a
counterclockwise
direction. If needed,
nish loosening them
by hand. The nut caps
will not come off.
2. Use the at end of the wheel wrench to pry along
the edge of the cover until it comes off.
The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp,
so do not try to remove the cover with bare hands.
Do not drop or lay the cover face down, as it
could become scratched or damaged.
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Removing Bolt-On Wheel Covers with
Center Caps on Steel Wheels
If the vehicle has steel wheel covers with center caps,
the wheel nuts are behind the caps. To remove, do
the following:
1. Pry off the center caps by inserting the at end of
the wheel wrench at the notch on the cap.
2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the plastic wheel
nut caps in a counterclockwise direction. If needed,
nish loosening them by hand. The nut caps will
not come off.
3. Use the at end of the wheel wrench and pry along
the edge of the cover until it comes off.
The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp,
so do not try to remove the cover with bare hands.
Do not drop or lay the cover face down, as it
could become scratched or damaged.
Once you have removed the wheel cover, center cap,
or nut caps, use the following procedure to remove
the at tire and install the spare tire.1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Do not remove them yet.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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