This vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit in place of a jack or spare tire. It is located in a foam container in the trunk. The tire sealant and compressor kit can be used to repair a flat tire by sealing small punctures in the tread of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an underinflated tire. The vehicle must be driven for five miles (8 kilometers) after the tire is sealed and inflated to the recommended pressure to ensure the sealant is distributed evenly. For detailed instructions see "Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Repair a Punctured Tire" later in this section.
The kit includes:
On/Off Switch
Air Compressor Accessory Plug
Air Compressor
Sealant Canister
Sealant/Air Hose
Air-only Hose
Pressure Gage
The sealant can temporarily seal a small puncture up to 6 mm in the tread area of the tire. The sealant cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or a wheel that has unseated from the wheel.
Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister.
Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. Replacement sealant canisters are available from a dealer/retailer. See "Removal and Installation of Sealant Canister" later in this section.
Follow these directions closely for correct sealant usage.
On/Off Switch
Air Compressor Accessory Plug
Air Compressor
Sealant Canister
Sealant/Air Hose
Air-only Hose
Pressure Gage
Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat .
Inspect the damaged tire.
The sealant cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or a tire that has unseated from the wheel. See Roadside Assistance Program .
Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire.
Plug the air compressor accessory plug (B) into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) for more information.
Do not slam door or close window on the compressor accessory plug cord.
Caution: Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climate control system off can cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO). See Engine Exhaust .
Caution: Overinflation could cause the tire to rupture, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do not exceed 36 psi (248 kPa).
The kit will begin to inject sealant into the tire. Sealant could leak from the puncture hole until the vehicle is driven and the hole has sealed.
The pressure gage (G) will initially read high while the compressor injects the sealant into the tire. Once the sealant injection is complete, the pressure will quickly drop. It will start to rise again as the tire inflates with air.
The pressure gage (G) reads slightly high while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading. The compressor may be turned on and off until the correct pressure is reached.
Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 15 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove the air compressor accessory plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire valve or tire pressure monitoring sensor valve. See Roadside Assistance Program .
Steps 11 through 19 must be done right after Step 10.
Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as they could be hot after usage.
The maximum speed label reminds you to drive cautiously and not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until you have the damaged tire inspected and repaired.
Caution: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location.
If the tire pressure has fallen more then 10 psi (68 kPa), below the recommended inflation pressure, stop driving the vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor cannot seal the tire. See Roadside Assistance Program if you need assistance.
If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire back up to the recommended inflation pressure.
After using the sealant canister, replace it with a new canister available from your dealer/retailer.
This is a temporary repair. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer to have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant:
Air Compressor Accessory Plug
Air Compressor
Sealant Canister
Sealant/Air Hose
Air-only Hose
Pressure Gage
On/Off Switch
Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat .
To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant:
Caution: Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with the climate control system off can cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO). See Engine Exhaust .
Caution: Overinflation could cause the tire to rupture, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate the tire to its recommended pressure. Do not exceed 36 psi (248 kPa).
Check the pressure gage (F). If there is not a pressure reading while the compressor is running, check for leaks at the connection between the hose and the tire valve stem.
The pressure gage (F) reads slightly high while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading. The compressor may be turned on and off until the correct pressure is reached.
Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as they could be hot after usage.
Caution: Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location.
To remove the sealant canister:
To install a new sealant canister: