2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO Owners Manual

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Orlando Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-63
24. Wipe off any sealant from thewheel, tire, or vehicle.
25. Dispose of the used tire sealant canister (D) 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:
A. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
B. Sealant/Air Hose
C. Base of Sealant Canister
D. Tire Sealant Canister
E. On/Off Button F. Slot on Top of Compressor
G. Pressure Deflation Button
H. Pressure Gauge
I. Power Plug
J. 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 on page 6‑3.

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10-64 Vehicle Care
SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10‑56 for other important
safety warnings.
1. Remove the compressor from its storage location. See Storing the
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
on page 10‑65.
2. Remove the air only hose (J) and the power plug (I) 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 (J) to
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until tight.
6. Plug the power plug (I) into the accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑6.
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 (E) 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 (H).
The recommended inflation
pressure can be found on the
Tire and Loading Information
label. See Tire Pressure on
page 10‑44.
The pressure gauge (H) 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.

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Vehicle Care 10-65
Notice: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
Assistance Program on
page 13‑5.
10. Press the on/off button (E) to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the
compressor as it could be
warm after usage. 11. Unplug the power plug (I) from
the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.
12. Turn the air only hose (J) counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Return the air only hose (J) and power plug (I) back to their
original storage location.
15. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the
vehicle.
The tire sealant and compressor kit
has accessory adapters located in a
compartment on the bottom of its
housing that can be used to inflate
air mattresses, balls, etc.Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit
is located in the rear storage area
on the passenger side.
1. Remove the cover to access the tire sealant and compressor kit.

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10-66 Vehicle Care
2. Remove the tire sealant andcompressor kit.
To store the tire sealant and
compressor kit, reverse the steps.
Tire Changing
Removing the Tire Changing
Tools
To access the tire changing tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
on page 2‑8.
2. Lift the handle to raise the cover.
3. Remove the jack and tire changing tools.

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Vehicle Care 10-67
Removing the Spare Tire
The spare tire is stored under the
vehicle. To access the spare tire:
1. Open the storage in the loadcompartment.
2. Remove the two wheelbolt caps.
3. Attach the extension to thewheel bolt.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the extension.5. Turn the bolt counterclockwiseuntil resistance is noticed.
Continue with the other bolt in
the same way.

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10-68 Vehicle Care
6. Lift the spare tire holder andunhook both catches.
7. Lower the spare tire.8. Detach the safety cable.
9. Lower the holder all the way and remove the spare tire.
10. Place the spare tire near the tire being changed.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Remove the wheel cover.
The cover does not need to be
removed if the wheel bolts are
visible. Do not remove the
retaining rings on the wheel
bolts.
Disengage the wheel bolt caps
with a screwdriver and remove
them if the vehicle has alloy
wheels. To protect the wheel
place a soft cloth between the
screwdriver and the alloy wheel.

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Vehicle Care 10-69
After removing the wheel cover, use
the following instructions to remove
the flat tire and install the spare tire.
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10‑56 for more
information.
2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise once on each
wheel nut to loosen it. Do not
remove them yet. 3. Place the jack near the flat tire.
4. Place the jack under the vehicle.
5. Attach the jack handle extension
to the jack by sliding the hook
through the end of the jack.
Notice: Make sure that the jack
lift head is in the correct position
or you may damage your vehicle.
The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty.
6. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire.
The location is indicated by a
notch in the flange. The jack
must not be used in any other
position.
{WARNING
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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10-70 Vehicle Care
{WARNING
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help
avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.
{WARNING
Lifting a vehicle and getting
under it to do maintenance or
repairs is dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could
be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.
7. Raise the jack by turning thehandle clockwise until it comes
in contact with the notch in the
flange.
Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground so there is enough
room for the road tire to clear the
ground.8. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
9. Remove the flat tire.
{WARNING
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
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