If Trouble Arises; Flat Tire; Never use the air compressor above 300 - Page 416

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If Trouble Arises

Flat Tire

10. Install the bottle to the air compressor 

and press it in until the left and right 

tabs are engaged securely.

Tabs

11. Insert the air compressor plug into the 

accessory socket inside the vehicle and 

switch the ignition to ACC.

  Refer to Accessory Sockets on page 

5-133.

Compressor

Compressor plug

CAUTION

When inserting the air compressor 

plug into or removing it from the 

accessory socket, make sure that the 

air compressor switch is off. When 

turning the air compressor on/off, use 

the air compressor switch.

12. The sealant is injected into the tire 

when the air compressor is switched 

on. After the sealant is injected 

completely, wait until the tire inflation 

pressure increases to the specified tire 

inflation pressure.

NOTE

The inflation pressure may increase to 

about 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm

2

, 3 bar, 43.5 

psi) temporarily to inject the sealant 

through the valve. Normally, the inflation 

pressure decreases gradually and it 

reaches the actual inflation pressure after 

about 30 seconds.

WARNING

Never use the air compressor above 300 

kPa (3.1 kgf/cm

2

, 3 bar, 43.5 psi):

Using the air compressor at an 

inflation pressure above 300 kPa (3.1 

kgf/cm

2

, 3 bar, 43.5 psi) continuously 

is dangerous. If the air compressor 

overheats, hot air will be exhausted 

and you could get burned.

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