Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
To remove the tire sealant and compressor kit:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Lift the cover.
3. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit.
To replace the tire sealant and compressor kit, follow the steps above in reverse order.
Warning: It is dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running in a closed area. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide (CO), colorless and odorless.
Inhalation of this gas can lead to loss of consciousness and even death. Do not leave the engine running if the vehicle is in an enclosed area with no fresh air ventilation.
Warning: If the tire pressure is too high, the tires may explode and injure you or others. Read the instructions for the tire sealant and compressor kit and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure.
Warning: Storing a tire sealant and compressor kit or other tool in the vehicle interior can cause personal injury. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, loose objects may be thrown around the vehicle and hit you. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in the designated place.
Vehicles with a tire sealant and compressor kit may not have a spare wheel, a tire change tool, and some vehicles may not have a spare wheel well.
Sealant with compressor can be used for temporary repair of small punctures up to 6 mm in diameter (1/4 inch) in the tread area of the tire. You can also use this kit for tire inflation.
If the tire has come off the rim, the sidewall of the tire is damaged, or the puncture is too large, the standard sealant and compressor kit will not allow you to repair such a tire.
Read and follow the instructions for the tire sealant and compressor kit.
The kit includes:
1. Pressure gauge
2. Pressure release button (white)
3. Selector switch
4. On/off button (orange)
5. Sealant bottle
6. Air hose (black hose with white tip)
7. Hose for supplying sealant with air (transparent hose with orange tip)
8. Power cord
Tire sealant
Read the safety instructions on the sealant bottle label.
Check the expiration date on the sealant bottle. The sealant bottle must be replaced with a new one before its expiration date.
A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from your nearest dealer.
The sealant in the bottle is enough to repair only one tire. The used bottle and hose for supplying sealant with air should be replaced.
Using a sealant and compressor kit to temporarily repair a punctured tire
Before using the tire repair kit, consisting of sealant and compressor, in cold weather, warm it up for five minutes.
This will fill the tire faster.
If a tire punctures while driving, slow down and move onto level ground to avoid further damage to the tire and wheel rim. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
Do not remove the foreign object that has punctured the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit.
2. Unwind the sealant air hose (7) and power cord (8).
3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the valve on the wheel is close to the ground and the compressor hose can easily reach it.
4. Remove the cap from the punctured tire valve by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Attach the sealant air hose (7) on the valve. Rotate it clockwise until it stops.
6. Plug in (8) compressor power cord to an accessory power socket located inside the vehicle. Unplug all other optional equipment from other outlets.
If the vehicle is equipped with an accessory socket, do not use the cigarette lighter.
If the car is equipped with a cigarette lighter only, you can connect the equipment through the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power cord in a door or sliding glass.
7. Start the engine. The engine must be running while the compressor is in use.
8. Turn selector switch (3) counterclockwise to the sealant and air supply position.
9. Press the on/off button (4), to turn on the compressor. The compressor will begin pumping a mixture of sealant and air into the tire. While the sealant from the bottle is pumped into the tire, the pressure gauge (1) will show high pressure. Once all the sealant is in the tire, the pressure will drop rapidly and then start to rise again, indicating that only air is now being pumped into the tire.
10. Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure, focusing on the pressure gauge (1). The recommended pressure value is indicated on the tire data plate and the maximum allowable load.
While the compressor is running, the pressure gauge (1) may show higher pressure than it actually is. To find out the actual air pressure in the tire, turn off the compressor. You can turn the compressor off and on again until the desired pressure is reached.
Attention: If the recommended value cannot be reached within 25 minutes, the car should not be used for further independent movement. The damage to the tire is too severe to be repaired with sealant and a compressor. Unplug the power cord from the outlet and twist the hose off the tire valve.
11. Press the on/off button (4), to turn off the compressor. The tire will not be sealed and will continue to release air until the vehicle starts moving and the sealant is distributed evenly over the entire inner surface of the tire, so the steps described in paragraphs. 12-18 must be carried out immediately following step 11. The tire sealant and compressor kit must be handled with care as it may become hot during use.
equipment located in the vehicle.
13. Remove the sealant air hose (7) valve by turning it counterclockwise.
14. Replace the tire valve cap.
15. Twist the sealant air hose (7) and power cord (8) and put them in their places.
16. If you managed to inflate the damaged tire to the recommended pressure, remove the sticker indicating the maximum speed from the cylinder (5) and place it in front of you in a clearly visible place. Do not exceed the speed indicated on this decal until you have repaired the damaged tire or replaced it with a new one.
17. Put all used equipment in its place.
18. Start driving immediately and drive 8 km so that the sealant is distributed inside the tire.
19. Stop in a safe place without violating traffic rules and check the tire pressure. See items 1-11 in section "Using a sealant and compressor kit to inflate (intact) tires".
If the tire pressure has dropped by more than 68 kPa (10 psi) from the recommended, you can not continue to move. The tire damage is too severe to be repaired with sealant.
If the pressure has decreased by no more than 68 kPa (10 psi) recommended, increase the air pressure in the tire to the recommended level.
20. Wipe off traces of sealant from the wheel, tire and other parts of the car.
21. Used cylinder (5) and hose (7) for air supply, dispose of according to local regulations or take it to your nearest dealer.
22. Replace the cylinder with a new one (purchased from a dealer).
23. After the puncture has been repaired with sealant, the vehicle may only be used for a limited time. You should contact your local authorized dealer to have the tire repaired or replaced before the repaired tire reaches 161 km.
Using a sealant and compressor kit to inflate (intact) tires without sealant
The compressor can be used to inflate tires with air without sealant. For this:
If a tire punctures while driving, slow down and move onto level ground to avoid further damage to the tire and wheel rim. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit.
2. Unroll the hose to supply air only (6) and power cord (8).
3. Place the kit on the ground. Make sure the valve on the wheel is close to the ground and the compressor hose can easily reach it.
4. Remove the cap from the tire valve by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Install the air only hose (6) on the valve and tighten it by turning it clockwise until it stops.
6. Plug in (8) compressor power cord to an accessory power socket located inside the vehicle. Unplug all other optional equipment from other outlets. If the vehicle is equipped with an accessory socket, do not use the cigarette lighter. If the car is equipped with a cigarette lighter only, you can connect the equipment through the cigarette lighter. Do not pinch the power cord in a door or sliding glass.
7. Start the engine. The engine must be running while the compressor is in use.
8. Turn selector switch (3) clockwise to the air only position.
9. Press the on/off button (4), to turn on the compressor. The compressor will start pumping air into the tire.
10. Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure, focusing on the pressure gauge (1). The recommended pressure value is indicated on the tire data plate and the maximum allowable load.
While the compressor is running, the pressure gauge (1) may show higher pressure than it actually is. To find out the actual tire pressure, turn off the compressor. You can turn the compressor off and on again until the desired pressure is reached.
If the pressure in the tire after inflation exceeds the recommended one, you can bleed it by pressing the button (4) and hold it until the pressure gauge shows the desired value.
This function only works if a hose is used (6) for air only.
11. Press the on/off button (4), to turn off the compressor.
The tire sealant and compressor kit should be handled with care as it may become hot during use.
12. Remove the plug (8) compressor power cord from the accessory power socket located in the passenger compartment.
13. Disconnect the air only hose (6) away from the valve by twisting it counterclockwise and reinstall the valve cap.
14. Roll up the air hose (6) and power cord (8) and put them in their places.
15. Put all used equipment in its place.
The Tire Repair Sealant Compressor Kit includes an adapter stored in a compartment on the bottom of the compressor that can be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc.
How to remove and install the sealant bottle
To remove the sealant bottle:
1. Unwind both hoses.
2. Remove the cylinder from the compressor housing.
3. Disconnect the hose wrapped around the bottle.
4. Replace the cylinder with a new one (purchased from a dealer).
5. Connect the hose to the cylinder and tighten it.
6. Replace the new cylinder. Make sure the cylinder is securely seated in the compressor housing.
7. Lay both hoses in place.