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).
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 50 mph (80 km/h).
8 — Power Plug (located on the bottom side of the Tire Service Kit)
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
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.
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.
Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle
and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expira- tion date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to“Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement” in this section.
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 immediately at your orig- inal equipment vehicle dealer.
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 components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded.
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.
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:
If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 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 source.
Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the
hoses.
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SEALING A TIRE WITH TIRE SERVICE KIT
Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
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.
Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in Gear (manual transmission) and place the ignition in the OFF position.
Apply the parking brake.
Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Sealant Mode position.
Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire.
Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve stem.
Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.
Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) from the tire.
Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
Always start the engine before turning ON the Tire Service Kit.
Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
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.
Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire.
– 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (6):
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 6
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.
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.
The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous use. Call for assistance.
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).
Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through the hose (typically takes 30 - 70 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.
The pump will start to inject air into the tire immediately 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).
The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assis- tance.
If the tire becomes overinflated, push the Defla- tion Button (2) to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing.
Push the Power Button (4) to turn off the Tire Service Kit.
Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instrument panel.
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.”
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 50 mph (80 km/h).
After Driving:
Pull over to a safe location. Refer to“(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit” before continuing.
Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Air Mode position.
Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicle's 12 Volt power outlet.
Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem.
Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge (3).
The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
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.
If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing.
Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet.
Place the Tire Service Kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle.
Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center.
Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument panel after the tire has been repaired.
Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to“(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement”.
When having the tire serviced, advise the autho- rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed using the Tire Service Kit.
Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color).
Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle.
Push the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of it accordingly.
Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit housing.
Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the
housing so that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns 6
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.
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).
Return the Tire Service Kit to its storage location in the vehicle.
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
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
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