2009 Pontiac G8 Owner's Manual - Page 276

2009 Pontiac G8 Manual

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9-72 Vehicle Service and Care Using the Air Compressor without Sealant to Inflate an Underinflated Tire To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9-66. To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: 1. Lift the lever and pull the air-only hose (E) from the bottom of the kit. 2. Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Push the air-only hose (E) onto the tire valve stem and push the lever down to secure in place. 4. Plug the air compressor accessory plug (A) into an accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-9 for more information. 19. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire or vehicle. 20. Dispose of the used sealant canister at a local dealer/retailer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. After using the sealant canister, replace it with a new canister available from your dealer/retailer. This is a temporary repair. Take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer to have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Air Compressor Accessory Plug Air Compressor Sealant Canister Sealant/Air Hose Air-only Hose Pressure Gage On/Off Switch

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19. Wipe off any sealant from the
wheel, tire or vehicle.
20. Dispose of the used sealant
canister at a local dealer/retailer
or in accordance with local
state codes and practices.
After using the sealant canister,
replace it with a new canister
available from your
dealer/retailer.
This is a temporary repair. Take
the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer to have the tire
repaired or replaced as soon as
possible.
Using the Air Compressor
without Sealant to Inflate an
Underinflated Tire
To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
A. Air Compressor Accessory Plug
B. Air Compressor
C. Sealant Canister
D. Sealant/Air Hose
E. Air-only Hose
F. Pressure Gage
G. On/Off Switch
Do a safety check before
proceeding. See
If a Tire Goes Flat
on page 9-66
.
To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
1. Lift the lever and pull the air-only
hose (E) from the bottom of
the kit.
2. Remove the tire valve stem cap
from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Push the air-only hose (E) onto
the tire valve stem and push
the lever down to secure in place.
4. Plug the air compressor
accessory plug (A) into an
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. See
Accessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 4-9
for
more information.
9-72
Vehicle Service and Care