15. Stow the air compressor accessory plug back in the
air compressor. To do this, wrap the air compressor
accessory plug, snap in the plug, and then push
in the bottom and then the top of the wrapped
air compressor accessory plug.
16. If the at tire was able
to in ate to the
recommended in ation
pressure, remove
the maximum speed
label from the sealant
canister.
Place it 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 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 the proper place.
17. Return the equipment to the proper storage location
in the trunk of your vehicle. You might need to
loosen the retention strap to wrap it around
the sealant and compressor kit and foam container.
To do this, pull apart the strap and loosen the
strap at the quick release buckle. Then snap the
buckle together, pull the strap tight, and secure the
loose end of the strap by mating the ends.
18. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) to
distribute the sealant evenly in the tire.
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19. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure,
refer to Steps 1 through 8 under “Using the Air
Compressor without Sealant” next in this section.
If the tire pressure has fallen more then
10 psi (68 kPa), below the recommended in ation
pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is
too severely damaged and the tire sealant and
compressor cannot seal the tire. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-7for more
information.
If the tire pressure has not dropped more than
10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended in ation
pressure, in ate the tire back up to the
recommended in ation pressure.
20. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, and
vehicle with a rag.
21. Dispose of the sealant canister at a local
dealer/retailer or in accordance with local state
codes and practices.
After using the sealant canister, replace it with a
new canister from your dealer/retailer.
22. After temporarily sealing a tire with the tire sealant
and compressor kit, take your vehicle to your
dealer/retailer to have the tire inspected and
repaired.Using the Air Compressor without
Sealant to In ate an Underin ated Tire
(Not Punctured)
To use the air compressor to in ate a tire with air only
and not sealant, do the following:
1. Remove the air compressor in ating hose connector
from the bottom of the air compressor.
2. Unlock the air compressor hose from the sealant
canister by pulling up on the lever.
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