2013 Buick LaCrosse Owner Manual - Page 330

10-70 Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (7) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Power Outlets on page 5‑6. 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. 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be running while using the air compressor. 8. Turn the selector switch (2) counterclockwise to the Air Only position. 9. Press the on/off button (1) to turn the compressor on. The compressor will inflate the tire with air only. 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (4). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑49. The pressure gauge (4) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading. The compressor may be turned on/ off until the correct pressure is reached. If the tire is inflated higher than the recommended pressure, press the pressure relief button (3), if equipped, until the proper pressure reading is reached. This option is only functional when using the air only hose (5). See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑62 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 on page 10‑79. 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.