Your vehicle is equipped with a tire sealant and compressor kit that is capable of temporarily sealing a puncture up to a 6 mm in the tread area of the tire. There is no jack or spare tire. The kit inflates the tire with liquid sealant and air. The tire sealant and compressor kit can also be used to inflate an underinflated tire. After the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, see Inflation - Tire Pressure , the vehicle must be driven for five miles to distribute the sealant in the tire and seal the puncture. After driving five miles, the tire pressure must be rechecked and adjusted as needed. See "Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire" later in this section.

After temporarily repairing a tire using the tire sealant and compressor kit, contact your Dealer Relationship Manager (DRM) as soon as possible. If the sealant is removed from the tire within 100 miles (161 kilometers) of driving, then it is easier to clean from the tire and you are less likely to require a replacement tire.

Be sure to read and follow all of the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions. The kit includes:

1. Air Compressor

2. Tire Sealant Canister

3. Air Compressor Accessory Plug

4. On/Off Switch

5. Air Pressure Gage

6. Air Only Hose

7. Sealant/Air Hose

To access the tire sealant and compressor kit, do the following:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.
2. The tire sealant and compressor kit is located behind the driver side panel in the rear cargo area.
3. Remove the panel by pressing the two latches in while pulling the door straight toward you.
4. Separate the velcro straps.
5. Pull the kit straight out.

When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the tire sealant and compressor kit in a heated environment such as the vehicle for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire faster.

Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the instructional label adhered to the tire sealant canister.

Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. For replacement canisters contact your Driver Relationship Manager (DRM). See "Removal and Installation of Sealant Canister" later in this section.

The sealant can temporarily seal a puncture up to 6 mm in the tread area of the tire. The sealant cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or a tire that has unseated from the wheel. See OnStar® or contact your Driver Relationship Manager (DRM).

The sealant can only be used to seal one tire. After usage the tire sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. Contact your Dealer Relationship Manager (DRM). See "Removal and Installation of Sealant Canister" later in this section.

Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage.

1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat .
2. Inspect the damaged tire.

The sealant cannot seal sidewall damage, large punctures, or a tire that has unseated from the wheel. See OnStar® or contact your Dealer Relationship Manager (DRM).

Do not remove any objects that have penetrated the tire.




3. Place the tire sealant and compressor kit on the ground and unwrap the sealant/air hose (G) from the side of the compressor.
4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Attach the sealant/air hose (G) onto the tire valve stem. Turn it clockwise until it is tight.

Make sure the sealant and compressor kit On/Off switch (D) is in the O (off) position.

6. Remove the air compressor accessory plug (C) from the unit.
7. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (C) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) .

Do not slam the door or close the window on the compressor accessory plug cord.

8. Start the vehicle. See Starting the Vehicle for more information. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor.

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).

9. Push the On/Off switch (D) to the I (on) position.

The tire sealant and compressor kit will inject sealant and air into the tire.

The pressure gage (E) will initially show a high pressure while the compressor pushes the sealant into the tire. Once the sealant is completely dispersed into the tire, the pressure will quickly drop and start to rise again as the tire inflates with air only.

10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the air pressure gage (E) on the top of the unit. The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Inflation - Tire Pressure .

The pressure gage reading is slightly high while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading. The compressor may be turned on and off until the correct pressure is reached.

Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after 15 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther. Damage to the tire is severe and the sealant will not be effective. Remove the air compressor plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve. See Roadside Assistance Program for more information.

11. Turn the compressor off by pushing the On/Off (D) switch to the I (off) position.

The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire.

Steps 13 through 22 must be done right after Step 12.

12. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug (C) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
13. Disconnect the sealant/air hose (G) from the valve stem by turning it counterclockwise and replace the tire valve stem cap.

Be careful when handling the tire inflator components as they could be hot after usage.

14. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G) around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location.
15. Stow the air compressor accessory plug back in the air compressor. To do this, wrap the air compressor accessory plug, snap in the plug, and then push in the bottom and then the top of the wrapped air compressor accessory plug.
16. Stow the air compressor accessory plug (C) back in the air compressor. To do this, wrap the air compressor accessory plug, snap in the plug, and then push in the bottom and then the top of the wrapped air compressor accessory plug.




If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister (B).

17. Place it in a highly visible location such as the inside of the upper left corner of the windshield or to the face of the radio/clock.

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.

18. Return the equipment to the proper storage location in the rear of your vehicle.

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.

19. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) to distribute the sealant in the tire.
20. Stop at a safe location and check the tire pressure, refer to Steps 1 through 11 under "Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate an Underinflated Tire (Not Punctured).

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 kit cannot seal the tire. See Roadside Assistance Program for more information.

21. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire and vehicle.
22. Dispose of the sealant canister (B) and sealant/air hose (G) assembly with your Driver Relationship Manager (DRM).
23. After temporarily sealing a tire with the tire sealant and compressor kit, contact your Driver Relationship Manager (DRM) to have the tire repaired or replaced.

To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant:

1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B) by pulling up on the lever.
2. Pull the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B).
3. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Push the air only hose (F) onto the tire valve stem and push the lever down to secure in place.
5. Remove the air compressor accessory plug (C) from the unit.
6. Plug the air compressor accessory plug into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) .

Do not slam the door or close the window on the compressor accessory plug cord.

7. Start the vehicle. See Starting the Vehicle for more information. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor.

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).

8. Push the On/Off switch (D) to the I (on) position.
9. Inflate the tire up to the recommended inflation pressure using the air pressure gage (E) on the top of the unit. See Inflation - Tire Pressure .

The pressure gage reading is 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.

10. Turn off the air compressor by pushing the On/Off switch to the O (off) position.

Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as they could be hot after usage.

11. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug (C) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
12. Disconnect the air only hose (F) from the tire valve stem, by pulling the lever up and hose up.
13. Wrap the air only hose (F) around the side of the air compressor channel to stow it back in its original location.
14. Stow the air compressor accessory plug (C) back in the air compressor. To do this, wrap the air compressor accessory plug, snap in the plug, and then push in the bottom and then the top of the wrapped air compressor accessory plug.

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.

15. Return the equipment to its original storage location of your vehicle.

To remove the sealant canister, do the following:

1. Unlock the air only hose from the sealant canister by pulling up on the lever.
2. Pull the air only hose from the sealant canister.
3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose from the compressor.



4. Turn the sealant canister so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot in the compressor.
5. Lift the sealant canister from the compressor.
6. Replace with a new sealant canister. See your Driver Relationship Manger (DRM) for the new canister.

To install a new sealant canister, do the following:

1. Align the sealant/air hose with the slot in the air compressor.
2. Push the sealant canister straight down and turn it clockwise.
3. Wrap the sealant filling hose around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location.
4. Push the air only hose onto the sealant canister inlet and push the lever down to secure.