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{ CAUTION
Idling the engine in a closed-in
place or with the climate control
system off can cause deadly
carbon monoxide (CO). See
Engine Exhaust on page 8-14.
5. Start the vehicle. 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).
6. Push the On/Off switch (G) to
the I (on) position.
Check the pressure gage (F).
If there is not a pressure reading
while the compressor is
running, check for leaks at the
connection between the
hose and the tire valve stem.
7. Inflate the tire up to the
recommended inflation pressure
using the air pressure gage (F)
on the top of the unit. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 9-49.
The pressure gage (F) reads
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.
8. Push the On/Off switch (G) to
the O (off) position.
Be careful while handling the tire
sealant and compressor kit as
they could be hot after usage.
9. Unplug the air compressor
accessory plug (A) from the
accessory power outlet in
the vehicle and stow it in its
original location.
10. Disconnect the air-only hose (E)
from the tire valve stem and
stow it back in its original
location.
11. Replace the tire valve
stem cap.
{ 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.
12. Place the equipment in the
original location in the trunk
of your vehicle.
Vehicle Service and Care 9-73