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2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being
changed.
This vehicle may come with a jack
and spare tire or a tire sealant and
compressor kit. To use the jacking
equipment to change a spare tire
safely, follow the instructions below.
Then see Tire Changing 0326
ii. To
use the tire sealant and compressor
kit, see Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0319
ii. 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.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
{Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
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Warning (Continued)
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, seeEngine
Exhaust 0233
ii.
{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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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers 0124
ii.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0318
iifor
other important safety warnings.
Do not remove any objects that
have penetrated the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 325
ii.
2. Remove the sealant/air hose (5) from the side of the
compressor.
3. Remove the power plug (6).
4. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem
is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will
reach it.
5. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise. 6. Attach the sealant/air hose (5)
onto the tire valve. Turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
7. Switch the on/off switch (1) to the O position.
8. Plug the power plug (6) into the power outlet in the vehicle.
Unplug all items from other
accessory power outlets. See
Power Outlets 091
ii.
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.
9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using
the air compressor.
10. Switch the on/off switch (1) to the I position.
The compressor will inject
sealant and air into the tire. Sealant may leak from the
puncture hole until the vehicle
is driven and the hole has
sealed.
The pressure gauge (2) 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 (2). The recommended
inflation pressure can be found
on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0305
ii.
The pressure gauge (2) 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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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. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program 0365
ii.
12. Switch the on/off switch (1) to the O position.
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 13–19 must
be done immediately after
Step 12.
Be careful while handling the
tire sealant and compressor kit
as it could be warm after
usage. 13. Unplug the power plug (6) from
the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.
14. Turn the sealant/air hose (5) counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
15. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
16. Replace the sealant/air hose (5), and the power plug (6
back in their original location.
17. If the flat tire was able to inflateto the recommended inflation
pressure, remove the
maximum speed label from the
tire sealant canister (3) and
place it in a highly visible
location. Do not exceed the speed on
this label until the damaged tire
is repaired or replaced.
18. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the
vehicle.
19. Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the
sealant in the tire.
20. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer
to Steps 1–10 under “Using the
Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a
Tire (Not Punctured).”
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 Assistance
Program 0365
ii.
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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.
21. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire or vehicle.
22. Dispose of the used tire sealant canister (3) and
sealant/air hose (5) assembly
at a local dealer or in
accordance with local state
codes and practices.
23. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer.
24. 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)
To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
1. On/Off Switch
2. Pressure Gauge
3. Tire Sealant Canister
4. Air Only Hose
5. Sealant/Air Hose
6. Power Plug
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 0124
ii. See
If a Tire Goes Flat 0318
iifor
other important safety warnings.
1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 325
ii.
2. Lift the lever and pull the air only hose (4) from the bottom
of the tire sealant and
compressor kit.
3. Remove the power plug (6) from the air compressor.
4. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the tire valve stem
is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will
reach it.
5. Remove the tire valve stem cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Attach the air only hose (4) onto the tire valve stem and
press the lever down to
secure it.
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7. Plug the power plug (6) into theaccessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets 091
ii.
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.
8. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using
the air compressor.
9. Switch the on/off switch (1) to the I position.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.
10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation
pressure using the pressure
gauge (2). The recommended
inflation pressure can be found
on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0305
ii. The pressure gauge (2) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor off
to get an accurate reading. The
compressor may be turned on/
off until the correct pressure is
reached.
11. Switch the on/off switch (1) to the O position.
Be careful while handling the
tire sealant and compressor kit
as it could be warm after
usage.
12. Unplug the power plug (6) and the air only hose (4).
13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the
vehicle.
Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister
After repairing a tire, replace the tire
sealant canister. To remove the sealant canister:
1. Unlock the air only hose (4) from the tire sealant
canister (3) by pulling up on the
lever.
2. Pull the air only hose (4) from the tire sealant canister (3).
3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (5) from the air compressor.
4. Turn the sealant canister (3)
counterclockwise so the
sealant/air hose (5) is aligned
with the slot in the compressor.
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5. Lift the tire sealant canister (3)from the compressor and
replace with a new tire sealant
canister. See your dealer for
more information.
6. Dispose of the tire sealant canister at your dealer or in
accordance with local or State
codes and practices.
To install a new sealant canister: 1. Align the sealant/air hose (5) with the slot in the compressor.
2. Push the tire sealant canister (3) down and turn it
clockwise.
3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (5) around the air compressor
channel to stow it in its original
location.
4. Push the air only hose (4) onto the tire sealant canister (3) inlet
and push the lever down.Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit
To access the tire sealant and
compressor kit:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the cover with the handle/ strap and attach the hook to
the trunk lid.
The tire sealant and air compressor
kit is located in a foam container in
the trunk, under the floor carpet.
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Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Jack
2. Wheel Wrench
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the cover with the handle/strap and attach the hook to
the trunk lid.
3. Turn the retainer nutcounterclockwise to remove it.
4. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed.
5. The vehicle may have asecond retainer nut and panel.
To access the tools, remove
the second retainer nut and
panel.
6. Remove the tools and place them near the tire being
changed.
Remove the tool container from
the vehicle, if necessary.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0318
ii.
2. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen all
the wheel nuts.
Do not remove the wheel nuts.
3. Place the jack near the flat tire.
4. Place the spare tire near you.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack 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.
{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.
5. Unfold the wheel wrench so it forms a right angle.
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