Buick 2013 Buick Regal, Owner'S Manual

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Buick Regal Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 5/29/12
10-68 Vehicle Care
Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
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 on page 6 ‑ 3 .
See If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10 ‑ 61 for other important
safety warnings.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. See
Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit on
page 10
‑ 78 .
2. Unwrap the air only hose (5) and
the power plug (7).
3. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground
so the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the tire valve stem cap
from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the air only hose (5) onto
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug the power plug (7) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See
Power Outlets on page 5 ‑ 6 .
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.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using the
air compressor.
8. Turn the selector switch (2)
counterclockwise to the Air Only
position.
9. Press the on/off button (1) to
turn the compressor on.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.