2013 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 435

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: See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑61 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 10‑69. 2. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the tire sealant canister (B) by pulling up on the lever. 3. Pull the air only hose (F) from the tire 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. 10-67 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 5‑7 in the owner manual. 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. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.