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Handling the Unexpected
• Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less
than front: 35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 33 psi
(230 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches to front:
35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 33 psi (230 kPa).
• Greater than 25 psi (175 kPa), but less
than front: 33 psi (230 kPa)/rear: 32 psi
(220 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the
tire until the tire pressure reaches to front:
33 psi (230 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 577
Then, drive carefully for 10 more minutes
or until you reach the nearest service
station. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
u You should repeat this procedure as
long as the air pressu re is within this
range.
Models with P215/45R17 87V tires
Models with 225/40R18 92V tires
1 Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid buildup of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
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7. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
8. Unscrew the air only hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
9. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns 0 psi (0 kPa).
10. Repackage and proper ly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
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You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
1.Open the trunk floor lid.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
the Flat Tire P. 566
2.Remove the kit from the case.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the tire to inflated, away from traffic. Do
not place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the air only hose from the kit.
5. Remove the valve cap.
6. Attach the sealant/air hose onto the tire
valve stem. Screw it until it is tight.
■Inflating an Under-inflated Tire1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.Sealant/Air Hose
Tire Valve Cap
Tire Valve Stem
Sealant/Air Hose
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Handling the Unexpected
7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
8. Start the engine.
u Keep the engine running while injecting
air.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 69
9.Turn the selector knob to AIR*1, AIR
ONLY*2, AIR SEULEMENT*2.
10. Press the inflator swit ch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
*1: U.S. models
*2: Canadian models
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid buildup of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with th e vehicle outdoors.
U.S.
Canada
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12. Turn off the kit.
u Check the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the pressure relief
button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
14. Unscrew the sealant/ai r hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Press the pressure relief button until the
gauge returns 0 psi (0 kPa).
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Pressure Relief Button
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Handling the Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possibl e to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into
(P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights an d set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK).
Models with a compact spare tire
1 Changing a Flat Tire
Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa)
When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with
a full-size tire as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are
specifically for this model. Do not use them with
another vehicle. Do not us e another type of compact
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.
Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire.
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear.
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.
Do not use a puncture-repairi ng agent on a flat tire,
as it can damage the tire pressure sensor.
Do not mount the compact spare on the front. If
mounted on the front, the compact spare, smaller in
size than the full-size tire, may damage the
differential.
If either front tire goes flat, remove the rear tire on
the same side, and mount the compact spare on the
rear and the rear tire on the front.
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1. Open the trunk floor lid.
2. Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take
the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the
tool case.
3. Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
4. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
■Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire1Changing a Flat Tire
NOTICE
Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call
your dealer or a prof essional towing service.
1Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
The shape of the tool case varies by model.
Spare TireTool Case
Wheel
Blocks
The tire to be replaced.
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5. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that
needs to be replaced.
6. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn
using the wheel nut wrench.
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