valve CHEVROLET CRUZE 2017 2.G User Guide

Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a
Tire (Not Punctured).”
If the tire pressure has fallen
more than 68 kPa (10 psi)
below the recommended
inflation pressure, stop driving
the vehicle. The tire is too
severely damaged and the tire
sealant cannot seal the tire.
SeeRoadside Assistance
Program 0373.
If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inflate the
tire to the recommended
inflation pressure.
24. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, or vehicle.
25. Dispose of the used tire sealant canister (4) at a local
dealer or in accordance with
local state codes and practices.
26. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer. 27. After temporarily sealing a tire
using the tire sealant and
compressor kit, take the
vehicle to an authorized dealer
within 161 km (100 mi) of
driving to have the tire repaired
or replaced.
Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured)
The kit includes:
1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Base of Sealant Canister 4. Tire Sealant Canister
5. On/Off Button
6. Slot on Top of Compressor
7. Pressure Deflation Button
8. Pressure Gauge
9. Power Plug
10. Air Only Hose
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers 0161.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0321 for
other important safety warnings.

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1. Remove the compressor fromits storage location. See
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0329.
2. Remove the air only hose (10) and the power plug (9) from the
bottom of the compressor.
3. Place the compressor on the ground near the flat tire.
Make sure the tire valve stem
is positioned close to the
ground so the hose will
reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the air only hose (10) to the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until tight.
6. Plug the power plug (9) into the accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See Power Outlets 0112.
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. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.
9. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation
pressure using the pressure
gauge (8). The recommended
inflation pressure can be found
on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0308.
The pressure gauge (8) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor off
to get an accurate pressure reading. The compressor may
be turned on/off until the
correct pressure is reached.
Caution
If the recommended pressure
cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven
farther. The tire is too severely
damaged and the tire sealant and
compressor kit cannot inflate the
tire. Remove the power plug from
the accessory power outlet and
unscrew the inflating hose from
the tire valve. See
Roadside
Assistance Program 0373.
10. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the
compressor as it could be
warm after usage.
11. Unplug the power plug (9) from the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.

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12. Turn the air only hose (10)counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Return the air only hose (10) and power plug (9) back to
their original storage location.
15. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the
vehicle.
The tire sealant and compressor kit
has accessory adapters located in a
compartment on the bottom of its
housing that can be used to inflate
air mattresses, balls, etc.Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit
is in the trunk under the load floor.
To remove the kit: 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See Trunk 047 orLiftgate 049.
2. Remove the compressor (1)
and the tire sealant
canister (2).
To store the inflator kit, reverse the
steps.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
Vehicles with a Trunk
1. Tow Hook
2. Jack
3. Wrench
4. Screwdriver (If Equipped)

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2. Place the tire, lying flat, valvestem down in the spare
tire well.
3. Turn the retainer nut clockwise until tight.
4. Replace the load floor.
Storing a Flat Tire and Tools —
Vehicles with a Liftgate
The spare tire wheel well is not
designed to store a full size tire.
A damaged full size tire must be
stored on the load floor and secured
with the strap provided.
1. Replace the jack and tools in their original storage location.2. Open and remove the storagecompartment door. Store the
door under the rear floor
storage cover.
3. Attach the loop end of the strapto the thread and secure it with
the wing nut.
4. Replace the load floor.
5. Place the tire, lying flat, valve stem up, on the right side of
the load floor.
6. Route the strap hook through
the wheel.
7. Route and attach the strap around the strut in the storage
compartment.
8. Tighten the strap and secure it using the buckle.