82 vehicle care – Cadillac SRX 2010 User Manual

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Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2010

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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:

Always do a safety check first. See
If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9‑74.

1. Remove the tire sealant and

compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit on
page 9‑93
.

2. Unlock the air only hose (F) from

the sealant canister (B) by
pulling up on the lever.

3. Pull the air only hose (F) from

the sealant canister (B).

4. Remove the power plug (C) from

the air compressor (A).

5. Place the kit on the ground.

Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground
so the hose will reach it.

6. Remove the tire valve stem cap

by turning it counterclockwise.

7. Attach the air only hose (F) onto

the tire valve stem and press the
lever down to secure it.

8. Plug the power plug (C) into the

accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets on
page 4‑11
.

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.

9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle

must be running while using the
air compressor.

10. Press the on/off (D) button to

turn the compressor on.

The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.

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