Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured)
The kit includes:
- Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
- Sealant/Air Hose
- Base of Sealant Canister
- Tire Sealant Canister
- On/Off Button
- Slot on Top of Compressor
- Pressure Deflation Button
- Pressure Gauge
- Power Plug
- Air Only Hose
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard
Warning Flashers.
See If a Tire Goes Flat for
other important safety warnings.
- Remove the compressor from
its storage location. See
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit.
- Remove the air only hose (10)
and the power plug (9) from the
bottom of the compressor.
- Place the compressor on the
ground near the flat tire.
Make sure the tire valve stem
is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will
reach it.
- Remove the valve stem cap
from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
- Attach the air only hose (10) to
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until tight.
- Plug the power plug (9) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a
cigarette lighter, use the
cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
- Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using
the air compressor.
- Press the on/off button (5) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.
- Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation
pressure using the pressure
gauge (8). The recommended
inflation pressure can be found
on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire
Pressure.
The pressure gauge (8) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor off
to get an accurate pressure
reading. The compressor may
be turned on/off until the
correct pressure is reached.
Caution
If the recommended pressure
cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven
farther. The tire is too severely
damaged and the tire sealant and
compressor kit cannot inflate the
tire. Remove the power plug from
the accessory power outlet and
unscrew the inflating hose from
the tire valve. See Roadside
Assistance Program. |
- Press the on/off button (5) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the
compressor as it could be
warm after usage.
- Unplug the power plug (9) from
the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.
- Turn the air only hose (10)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
- Replace the tire valve
stem cap.
- Return the air only hose (10)
and power plug (9) back to
their original storage location.
- Return the equipment to its
original storage location in the
vehicle.
The tire sealant and compressor kit
has accessory adapters located in a
compartment on the bottom of its
housing that can be used to inflate
air mattresses, balls, etc.
When using the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold
temperatures, warm the kit in a
heated environment for five minutes.
This will help to inflate the tire
faster.
If a tire goes flat ...
The tire sealant and compressor kit
is in a bag in the rear compartment
storage area.
Open the liftgate. See Liftgate.
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floor to the front.
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