Your vehicle may have an accessory inflator. With it, you can inflate things like air mattresses and basketballs, and you can also use it to bring your tires up to the proper pressure.

The accessory inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver's side. To remove the protective cap, pull the tab on the cap.

This symbol is on the accessory inflator switch.

There may be an accessory inflator kit stored in the glove box. It includes a 20-foot (6 m) hose with an air pressure gage and nozzle adapters.

Caution: Inflating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure.

To use your accessory inflator, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter, if required, to the end of the hose that has the pressure gage.
3. Attach that end of the hose to the object you wish to inflate.
4. Remove the protective cap covering the outlet.
5. Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet.
6. Press the accessory inflator switch. The light in the switch will come on to show the system is working.

If the accessory inflator does not turn on or the light does not come on, the fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers or see your dealer for service.

Your accessory inflator will automatically shut off after about 10 minutes. The light in the switch will blink. After about one minute, you can use the system again. Press the switch and the indicator light will come on.

Notice: If you run the accessory inflator longer than 30 minutes at a time, you could damage the inflator. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Run the inflator for short periods of time only.

After running the accessory inflator for 30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the accessory inflator.

To turn off the inflator, do the following:

1. Press the switch and detach the hose, first from the inflated object, then from the outlet.
2. Put the protective cap back on.

To put the cap back on, line up the tabs at the back of the cover and put it in place. Push down the tab to secure the cap.

3. Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch, and store in the glove box.