flat tire CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2002 5.G User Guide

5-22 Tire Sealant
The kit contains a liquid sealant that when injected into
a flat tire, may temporarily repair nail holes or cuts in
the tread area of the tire. The tire sealant cannot repair
tire damage caused while driving on a flat tire or a tire
that has had a ªblow outº or a tire that has punctures in
the sidewall areas. The tire sealant solution is a one
-time
use application for one tire only. Check the tire sealant
expiration date; the sealant may not be as effective
beyond the expiration date. The tire sealant can be
peeled off easily after drying.
NOTICE:
Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle is
equipped with Extended Mobility Tires or tire
pressure monitors. The tire sealant can damage
tire pressure monitor sensors. See ªExtended
Mobility Tiresº in the Index.
Air Compressor
The air compressor included in the tire inflator kit, was
designed exclusively for the Z06 Model equipped with
P295/35ZR18 and P265/40ZR17 tires. After the sealant
has been injected into the flat tire, use the air compressor
to inflate the tire to at least 26 psi (179 kPa). Instructions
for connecting and using the air compressor are located
on the air compressor.
A. Inflating Hose
B. Air Pressure GageC. ON/OFF Switch
D. Air Compressor Plug

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NOTICE:
The car engine must be running to avoid draining
the battery while running the air compressor.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't
move. See ªParking Your Vehicle, Manual Transmissionº
in the Index.
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle
with the engine running, if the shift lever is not in
NEUTRAL (N) with the parking brake firmly set
(manual transmission). Your vehicle can roll or
move suddenly even when on fairly level ground.
To be sure your vehicle won't move, always set
your parking brake and move the shift lever to
NEUTRAL (N) when you start or idle your engine.
CAUTION:
Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with
the climate control system off can cause deadly
carbon monoxide (CO). See ªEngine Exhaustº in
the Index.
CAUTION:
Inflating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be injured.
Be sure to read the inflator instructions, and
inflate the tire to its recommended pressure.
Do not exceed 36 psi (248 kPa).

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NOTICE:
Do not allow the air compressor to operate
continuously for more than six minutes to help
prevent damage from overheating.
NOTICE:
If 26 psi (179 kPa) tire pressure cannot be
reached after six minutes, the vehicle should not
be driven further. Damage to the tire is severe
and the sealant will not be effective. Remove the
air compressor plug from the accessory power
outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from
the tire valve. See ªRoadside Assistanceº in
the Index.
If 26 psi (179 kPa) tire pressure is reached in six minutes
or less, disconnect the air compressor and attach the
enclosed maximum speed label to the inside upper left
corner of the windshield or to the face of the radio/clock.
The maximum speed
label reminds you to
drive cautiously and
not to exceed 55 mph
(90 km/h) until you
have the damaged tire
inspected and repaired.
Place the air compressor pump and accessories
into the inflator kit case and store in the hatch/trunk
compartment area of your vehicle.

5-25 Tire Inflator Kit Storage
The tire inflator kit is stored in the rear hatch/trunk area
of your vehicle.
A. Removable Elastic Cord
B. Rear Retaining Hook
C. Elastic Band1. Remove the elastic cord (A) from around the
retaining hook (B) and slide the kit out from under
the elastic band (C) that is secured to the floor of the
hatch/trunk area.
2. Unwrap the elastic cord (A) from around the handle
of the tire inflator kit. Open the tire inflator kit case
by lifting up the two tabs located on either side of the
kit handle.
To Stow the Tire Inflator Kit:
CAUTION:
Storing the tire inflator kit or other equipment in
the passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store the tire
inflator kit in the proper place.

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A. Removable Elastic Cord
B. Tire Inflator Kit
1. Loop the elastic cord (A) around the handle of the
tire inflator kit.A. Removable Elastic Cord
B. Rear Retaining Hook
C. Elastic Band
2. Insert the tire inflator kit under the elastic band (C)
that is secured to the floor of the hatch/trunk area
of your vehicle.
3. Wrap the elastic cord (A) around the retaining hook (B).

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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.
CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.

Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air
-out and a serious
accident. See ªLoading Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)

Underinflated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.

Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.

Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.

6-41 Extended Mobility Tires
(Except ZO6 Models)
Your vehicle, when new, had Goodyear Extended
Mobility Tires (EMT). There's no spare tire, no tire
changing equipment and no place to store a tire in
the vehicle. Extended Mobility Tires perform so well
without any air that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) is
used to alert you if a tire has lost pressure.
If a tire goes flat, you won't need to stop on the side of
the road to change the tire. You can just keep on driving.
The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the
speed, the greater the chance that the tire will not have to
be replaced. If you drive on a deflated EMT for 50 miles
(80 km) or less and at speeds of 55 mph (90 km/h) or
less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired.
The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for
up to 200 miles (320 km) at speeds up to 55 mph
(90 km/h), but the tire would then have to be replaced. When a tire is filled with air, it provides a cushion
between the road and the wheel. Because you won't
have this cushion when driving on a deflated tire,
try to avoid potholes that could damage your wheel
and require replacement of it.
Some road hazards can damage a tire beyond repair.
This damage could occur even before you've driven on
the tire in a deflated condition. When a tire has been
damaged, or if you've driven any distance on a deflated
EMT, check with an authorized Goodyear EMT Service
Center to determine whether the tire can be repaired or
should be replaced. To maintain your vehicle's extended
mobility feature, all replacement tires must be Extended
Mobility Tires. As soon as possible, contact the nearest
authorized Chevrolet or Goodyear EMT servicing facility
for inspection and repair or replacement. To locate the
nearest Chevrolet or Goodyear EMT servicing facility,
call Roadside Assistance. For phone numbers and
Roadside Assistance details, see ªRoadside Assistanceº
or ªCanadian Roadside Assistanceº in the Index. You
may also contact Goodyear, for the nearest authorized
EMT servicing facility, by calling 1
-800-789-9878.

6-43 Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on
the rear edge of the driver's door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they're cold.
ªColdº means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don't let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires
don't have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:

Too much flexing

Too much heat

Tire overloading

Bad wear

Bad handling

Bad fuel economy
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:

Unusual wear

Bad handling

Rough ride

Needless damage from road hazards
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.

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How to Check
Use a good quality pocket
-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they're underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor, you can check tire inflation pressures while
driving. After you've reached a speed of 15 mph
(24 kmh) or more, press and release the GAGES button
on the Driver Information Center (DIC) until the front
tire pressures are displayed. Then, press and release the
GAGES button for the rear tire pressures. If the display
doesn't show tire pressure, or if the SERVICE TIRE
MON SYS message appears, see your dealer for service.
For more information, see ªTire Pressure Monitorº and
ªDriver Information Center (DIC)º in the Index.
Tire Pressure Monitor (Except Z06)
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) has a sensor on
each road wheel that transmits to a receiver on the
instrument panel.
The system operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry and Science Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS
-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.

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Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
If a tire's inflation pressure is between 5 psi (35 kPa)
and 25 psi (170 kPa), you will see a message on the
Driver Information Center. This message will show
which tire is underinflated and two chimes will sound.
An example would be LOW TIRE PRESSURE
-LR.
This would mean that the inflation pressure in your left
rear tire is between 5 psi (35 kPa) and 25 psi (170 kPa).
If the inflation pressure in the tire drops below 5 psi
(35 kPa), the message would read FLAT TIRE
-LR
and four chimes will sound. See ªDriver Information
Centerº in the Index.
The TPM will also alert you if a tire's pressure is higher
than 42 psi (290 kPa). The message will show which tire
is overinflated and two chimes will sound. An example
would be HIGH PRESSURE
-LR. This would mean
that the inflation pressure in your left rear tire is higher
than 42 psi (290 kPa). See ªDriver Information Centerº
in the Index.If a tire pressure message appears on the Driver
Information Center, stop as soon as you can. Have the
tire pressures checked and set to those shown on your
Tire Loading Information label. See ªInflation
-- Tire
Pressureº in the Index.
CAUTION:
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT
TIRE message is displayed on the Driver
Information Center, your vehicle's handling
capabilities will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could lose
control of your vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Don't drive over 55 mph (90 km/h) when
the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or FLAT TIRE
message is displayed. Drive cautiously, and check
your tire pressures as soon as you can.