Black plate (77,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011Using the Tire Sealant and CompressorKit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate aPunctured TireFollow the directions closely for correct sealant usage.When using the tire sealant and compressor kitduring cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heatedenvironment for five minutes. This will help to inflate thetire faster.If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers onpage 4‑3.See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 6‑73 for otherimportant safety warnings.Do not remove any objects that have penetratedthe tire.1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit fromits storage location. See Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit Storage on page 6‑82.2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (F) and the powerplug (G).3. Place the kit on the ground.Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close tothe ground so the hose will reach it.4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire byturning it counterclockwise.5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F) onto the tire valvestem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight.6. Plug the power plug (G) into the accessory poweroutlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from otheraccessory power outlets. See Accessory PowerOutlet(s) on page 4‑33.If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet, donot use the cigarette lighter.If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter, use thecigarette lighter.Do not pinch the power plug cord in the door orwindow.6-77
