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Tire Service Kit Storage

CAUTION!

The Tire Service Kit is located under the front driver’s

seat.

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage

your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark,

the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When

safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine

at idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until

the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the

pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than

a minute, turn the engine off immediately and call

for service.

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED

Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread

can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g.,

screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.

Tire Service Kit can be used in outside temperatures

down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).

Tire Service Kit Location

This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you

to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a

maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).

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Tire Service Kit Components And Operation

Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses

Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following

symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.

Selecting Air Mode

Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to

this position for air pump operation only. Use

the Black Air Pump Hose (7) when selecting this mode.

Selecting Sealant Mode

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Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to

this position to inject the Tire Service Kit Sealant

and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose)

(6) when selecting this mode.

Tire Service Kit Components

Using The Power Button

Push and release the Power Button (4) once to

turn on the Tire Service Kit. Push and release the Power

Button (4) again to turn Off the Tire Service Kit.

1 — Sealant Bottle

5 — Mode Select Knob

2 — Deflation Button 6 — Sealant Hose (Clear)

Using The Deflation Button

3 — Pressure Gauge

4 — Power Button

7 — Air Pump Hose (Black)

8 — Power Plug (located on

the bottom side of the Tire

Service Kit)

Push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air

pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.

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Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions

• When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form,

clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the

material from the vehicle or tire and wheel compo-

nents. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled

off and properly discarded.

• Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and

Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed

at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to

assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to

“Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit” section (F)

“Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement”.

• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem

on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the

Tire Service Kit.

• You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate

bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles,

located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on

the bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls,

rafts, or similar inflatable items. However, use only

the Air Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode

Select Knob (5) is in the Air Mode when inflating

such items to avoid injecting sealant into them. The

Tire Service Kit Sealant is only intended to seal

punctures less than 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter in the

tread of your tire.

Tire Service Kit Expiration Date Location

• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one

tire application use and need to be replaced after

each use. Always replace these components immedi-

ately at your original equipment vehicle dealer.

• Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the hoses.

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WARNING!

WARNING! (Continued)

warnings can result in injuries that are serious or

fatal to you, your passengers, and others around

you.

• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the

vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the

road to avoid the danger of being hit when using

the Tire Service Kit.

• Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle

under the following circumstances:

• Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service

Kit to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing.

Tire Service Kit sealant is harmful if inhaled,

swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. It

causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush

immediately with plenty of water if there is any

contact with eyes or skin. Change clothing as soon

as possible, if there is any contact with clothing.

• Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In

case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a

physician immediately. Keep Tire Service Kit out

of reach of children. If swallowed, rinse mouth

immediately with plenty of water and drink

plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting! Consult

a physician immediately.

• If the puncture in the tire tread is approxi-

mately 1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger.

• If the tire has any sidewall damage.

• If the tire has any damage from driving with

extremely low tire pressure.

• If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat

tire.

• If the wheel has any damage.

• If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or

the wheel.

• Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or

heat sources.

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• A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a

collision or hard stop could endanger the occu-

pants of the vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service

Kit in the place provided. Failure to follow these

Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit

(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:

1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s

Hazard Warning flashers.

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2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the

deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the

ground. This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6)

and (7) to reach the valve stem and keep the Tire

Service Kit flat on the ground. This will provide the

best positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant

into the deflated tire and running the air pump.

Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem

in this position before proceeding.

4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw

the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the

valve stem.

5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the

vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.

NOTE: Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or

nails) from the tire.

(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The

Deflated Tire:

3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission)

or in Gear (manual transmission) and place the

ignition in the OFF position.

• Always start the engine before turning on the Tire

Service Kit.

4. Apply the parking brake.

NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the

parking brake engaged and the gear selector in NEU-

TRAL.

(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:

1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the

Sealant Mode position.

• After pushing the Power Button (4), the sealant

(white fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1)

through the Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.

2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap

from the fitting at the end of the hose.

NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in

the tire.

3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to

the deflated tire.

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If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10

seconds through the Sealant Hose (6):

seconds). As the sealant flows through the Sealant

Hose (6), the Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as

70 psi (4.8 Bar). The Pressure Gauge (3) will decrease

quickly from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the

actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle (1) is

empty.

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn off the Tire Service

Kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve

stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris.

Reconnect the Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem.

Check that the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant

Mode position and not Air Mode. Push the Power

Button (4) to turn on the Tire Service Kit.

2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire imme-

diately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. Continue

to operate the pump and inflate the tire to the

pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the

driver-side latch pillar (recommended pressure).

Check the tire pressure by looking at the Pressure

Gauge (3).

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2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt

power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if

available. Make sure the engine is running before

turning on the Tire Service Kit.

If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar)

pressure within 15 minutes:

3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous

use. Call for assistance.

• The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to

NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and

the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air

Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).

drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.

NOTE: If the tire becomes overinflated, push the De-

flation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom-

mended inflation pressure before continuing.

If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the

Sealant Hose (6):

1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no

longer flowing through hose (typically takes 30 - 70

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If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is

at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:

(D) Drive Vehicle:

Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the

tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to

ensure distribution of the Tire Service Kit Sealant within

the tire. Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h).

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn off the Tire Service

Kit.

2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the

Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instru-

ment panel.

WARNING!

Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair.

Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced

after using Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 55 mph

(90 km/h) until the tire is repaired or replaced.

Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries

that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and

others around you.

3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from

the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the

end of the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the

vehicle storage location. Quickly proceed to (D)

“Drive Vehicle.”

CAUTION!

(E) After Driving:

• The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get

hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.

• Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end

of the Sealant Hose (6) can result in sealant

contacting your skin, clothing, and the vehicle’s

interior. It can also result in sealant contacting

internal Tire Service Kit components which may

cause permanent damage to the kit.

Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You

Stop To Use Tire Service Kit” before continuing.

1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Air

Mode position.

2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the

vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.

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3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and

screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve

stem.

4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at

the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or

tire service center.

4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure

Gauge (3).

5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument

panel after the tire has been repaired.

If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar):

6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6)

assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos-

sible. Refer to (F) “Sealant Bottle And Hose Replace-

ment”.

The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive

the vehicle further. Call for assistance.

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If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:

NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the

authorized dealer or service center that the tire has been

sealed using the Tire Service Kit.

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit

and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the

tire and loading information label on the driver-side

door opening.

(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:

1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color).

NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the

Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the

recommended inflation pressure before continuing.

2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the

recessed area under the sealant bottle.

2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem,

reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from

12 Volt outlet.

3. Push the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant

Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose

of it accordingly.

3. Place the Tire Service Kit in its proper storage area in

the vehicle.

4. Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit

housing.

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5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so

that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in

the front of the housing. Push the bottle into the

housing. An audible click will be heard indicating

the bottle is locked into place.

Torque Specifications

Lug Nut/Bolt Torque

**Lug Nut/

Bolt Size

Lug Nut/

Bolt

Socket

Size

6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end

of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its

storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).

66 Ft-Lbs (90 N·m)

Steel Wheels Only

74 Ft-Lbs (100 N·m)

Aluminum Wheels

Only

M12 x 1.25

17 mm

7. Return the Tire Service Kit to its storage location in

the vehicle.

**Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug

nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before

tightening.

WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure

that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any

time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the

vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a

properly calibrated torque wrench.

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