3
.
The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous use
.
Call for assistance
.
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)
.
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 (typi-
cally 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
.
2
.
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)
.
If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:
•
The tire is too badly damaged
.
Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further
.
Call for
assistance
.
NOTE:
If the tire becomes overinflated, push the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to
the recommended inflation pressure before continuing
.
If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure
within 15 minutes:
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 instrument panel
.
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!
•
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
.
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