Vehicle Care; Using the Tire Sealant and; Compressor Kit without- Page 290

2016 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual

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In Brief
Seats and Restraints
Instruments and Controls
Driving and Operating
Vehicle Care
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Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

9159288) - 2016 - CRC - 10/5/15

Vehicle Care

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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

Roadside Assistance

Program

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.

If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, use the
compressor kit to inflate the tire
to the recommended inflation
pressure.

20. Wipe off any sealant from the

wheel, tire, and vehicle.

21. Dispose of the used sealant

canister and sealant/air hose
(6) assembly at a local dealer
or in accordance with local
state codes and practices.

22. Replace it with a new canister

available from your dealer.

23. 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)

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

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.

See

If a Tire Goes Flat

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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

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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.

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  • 21. Dispose of the used sealant canister and sealant/air hose (6) assembly at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices.
  • 22. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer.
  • 23. 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.
  • 1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from its storage location.
  • 2. Unwrap the air only hose (5) and the power plug (7).
  • 3. Place the kit on the ground.
  • 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.