9-82 Vehicle CareUsing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit withoutSealant to Inflate a Tire (NotPunctured)To use the air compressor to inflatea tire with air only and not sealant:Always 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 9‑93.2. Unlock the air only hose (F) fromthe sealant canister (B) bypulling up on the lever.3. Pull the air only hose (F) fromthe sealant canister (B).4. Remove the power plug (C) fromthe air compressor (A).5. Place the kit on the ground.Make sure the tire valve stem ispositioned close to the groundso the hose will reach it.6. Remove the tire valve stem capby turning it counterclockwise.7. Attach the air only hose (F) ontothe tire valve stem and press thelever down to secure it.8. 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.9. Start the vehicle. The vehiclemust be running while using theair compressor.10. Press the on/off (D) button toturn the compressor on.The compressor will inflate thetire with air only.
