Vehicle Care 9-79Always do a safety check first. SeeIf a Tire Goes Flat on page 9‑74.1. Remove the tire sealant andcompressor kit from its storagelocation. See Storing the TireSealant and Compressor Kit onpage 9‑93.Make sure the on/off button (D)is in the off (O) position.2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (G)and the power plug (C).3. Place the kit on the ground.Make sure the tire valve stem ispositioned close to the groundso the hose will reach it.4. Remove the valve stem cap fromthe flat tire by turning itcounterclockwise.5. Attach the sealant/air hose (G)onto the tire valve stem. Turn itclockwise until it is tight.6. Plug the power plug (C) into theaccessory power outlet in thevehicle. Unplug all items fromother accessory power outlets.See Power Outlets onpage 4‑12.If the vehicle has an accessorypower outlet, do not use thecigarette lighter.If the vehicle only has a cigarettelighter, use the cigarette lighter.Do not pinch the power plugcord in the door or window.7. Start the vehicle. The vehiclemust be running while using theair compressor.8. Press the on/off (D) button toturn the tire sealant andcompressor kit on.The compressor will injectsealant and air into the tire.The pressure gauge (E) willinitially show a high pressurewhile the compressor pushes thesealant into the tire. Once thesealant is completely dispersedinto the tire, the pressure willquickly drop and start to riseagain as the tire inflates withair only.
