Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14420010) - 2021 - CRC - 11/10/20
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Vehicle Care
14. Turn the sealant/air hose (2)
counterclockwise to remove it from the
tire valve stem.
15. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
16. Remove the tire sealant canister (4) from
the slot on top of the compressor (6).
17. Turn the air only hose (10)
counterclockwise to remove it from the
tire sealant canister inlet valve (1).
18. Turn the sealant/air hose (2) clockwise
onto the sealant canister inlet valve (1)
to prevent sealant leakage.
19. Return the air only hose (10) and power
plug (9) back to their original storage
location.
20. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the
recommended inflation pressure, remove
the maximum speed label from the
sealant canister and place it in a highly
visible location.
Do not exceed the speed on this label
until the damaged tire is repaired or
replaced.
21. Return the equipment to its original
storage location in the vehicle.
22. Immediately drive the vehicle 8 km
(5 mi) to distribute the sealant in
the tire.
23. Stop at a safe location and check the tire
pressure. Refer to Steps 1
–
10 under
“
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured).
”
If the tire pressure has fallen more than
68 kPa (10 psi) below the recommended
inflation pressure, stop driving the
vehicle. The tire is too severely damaged
and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire.
See
If the tire pressure has not dropped
more than 68 kPa (10 psi) from the
recommended inflation pressure, inflate
the tire to the recommended inflation
pressure.
24. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel,
tire, or vehicle.
25. Dispose of the used tire sealant
canister (4) at a local dealer or in
accordance with local state codes and
practices.
26. Replace it with a new canister available
from your dealer.
27. After temporarily sealing a tire using the
tire sealant and compressor kit, take the
vehicle to an authorized dealer within
161 km (100 mi) of driving to have the
tire repaired or replaced.
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured)
The kit includes: