PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2008 Owners Manual

8. Make sure there is a proper connection between
the tire valve stem and the sealant lling hose by
looking at the air pressure gage. If there is not a
pressure reading while the compressor is running,
the connection between the inator kit and the
tire is bad.
Check the attachment between the sealant lling
hose and the tire valve stem.
9. Inate the tire up to the recommended ination
pressure, found on the Tire and Loading Information
label located on the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar)
below the vehicle’s door latch, using the air pressure
gage on the top of the unit as a guide.
The pressure gage reading is slightly high while the
compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get
an accurate pressure reading.
Notice:If the recommended pressure cannot be
reached after 15 minutes, the vehicle should not be
driven. The tire is too severely damaged and
cannot be inated or sealed with the tire sealant
and compressor kit. Remove the air compressor
accessory plug from the accessory power outlet and
unscrew the sealant/air hose from the tire valve or
tire pressure monitoring sensor valve. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 7-6.10. Move the inator kit switch to the O (off) position
once the correct tire pressure is obtained.
11. Turn off the engine.
12. Unplug the air compressor accessory plug from the
accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
13. Disconnect the sealant lling hose from the tire
valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and
replace the tire valve stem cap.
Be careful when handling the tire inator
components as they may be hot after usage.
14. Wrap the sealant lling hose around the air
compressor channel to stow it in its original location.
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15. Stow the air compressor accessory plug back in the
air compressor. To do this, wrap the air compressor
accessory plug, snap in the plug, and then push in
the bottom and then the top of the wrapped air
compressor accessory plug.
16. If the at tire was able
to inate to the
recommended ination
pressure, remove the
maximum speed label
from the sealant
canister.
Place it in a highly visible location such as the
inside of the 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.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire sealant and compressor 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 sealant
and compressor kit in the proper place.
17. Return the equipment to the proper storage location
in the trunk of your vehicle.
18. Immediately drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) to
distribute the sealant evenly in the tire. Stop at a
safe location and check the tire pressure. Refer to
Steps 1 through 8 under “Using the Air Compressor
without Sealant” next in this section. If the tire
pressure has fallen more than 10 psi (68 kPa) below
the recommended ination pressure, stop driving
the vehicle. The tire is too damaged for the sealant to
work. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-6.
If the tire pressure has not dropped more than
10 psi (68 kPa) from the recommended ination
pressure, you can inate the tire back up to the
recommended ination pressure.
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19. Dispose of the sealant canister at your
dealer/retailer or in accordance with your local state
codes and practices.
After using the sealant canister, replace it with a
new canister from your dealer/retailer.
20. After temporarily repairing a tire with the emergency
at tire repair kit, take your vehicle to your
dealer/retailer to have the tire inspected and
repaired.
Using the Air Compressor without
Sealant
To use the air compressor by itself to inate a tire:
1. Remove the air compressor accessory plug from
the air compressor. 2. Unlock the air compressor hose from the sealant
canister by pulling up on the lever.
3. Pull the air compressor inator hose from the
sealant canister.
4. Push the air compressor inator hose onto the tire
valve stem and push the lever down to secure
in place.
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5. Plug the air compressor accessory plug into an
accessory power outlet in the vehicle. See
Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-26for more
information.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine in a closed-in place or with
the climate control system off can cause
deadly carbon monoxide (CO). SeeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-36.
6. Start the vehicle. SeeStarting the Engine on
page 2-25for more information. The vehicle must be
running while using the air compressor.
{CAUTION:
Inating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be injured.
Be sure to read the inator instructions, and
inate the tire to its recommended pressure.
Do not exceed 36 psi (248 kPa).
7. Move the inator kit switch to the I (on) position.
8. Make sure there is a proper connection between the
tire valve stem and the air compressor hose by
looking at the air pressure gage. If there is not a
pressure reading while the compressor is running,
the connection between the inator kit and the
tire is bad.
Check the attachment between the air compressor
hose and the tire valve stem.
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9. Inate the tire up to the recommended ination
pressure using the air pressure gage on the top
of the unit as a guide.
10. Turn off the air compressor by moving the switch to
the O (off) position.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire sealant and compressor 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 sealant
and compressor kit in the proper place.
11. Disconnect the compressor inator hose and wrap
the hose in the bottom of the inator kit.
12. Place the equipment in the original location in the
trunk of your vehicle.
Removal and Installation of the Sealant
Canister
To remove the sealant canister:
1. Unlock the air compressor inator hose from the
sealant canister by pulling the lever up.
2. Disconnect the air compressor inator hose from
the sealant canister.
3. Unwrap the sealant lling hose from the
compressor.
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4. Turn the sealant canister so the inator lling hose
is aligned with the slot in the compressor.
5. Lift the sealant canister from the air compressor
and replace with a new sealant canister. See
your dealer/retailer for more information.To install a new sealant canister:
1. Align the sealant lling hose with the slot in the air
compressor.
2. Push the sealant canister down and turn it
clockwise.
3. Wrap the sealant lling hose around the air
compressor channel to stow it in its original location.
4. Push the air compressor inator hose onto the
sealant canister inlet and push the lever down.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your vehicle’s
hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard Warning Flashers
on page 3-6for more information.
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{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you should put blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire, on the
other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement of
wheel blocks.
The following information tells you how to use the jack
and change a tire.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment needed to change a tire is located in
the trunk.
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-14for more
information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped, by
removing the net hook attachments.
3. Lift up the carpet.4. Turn the center nut on
the compact spare tire
cover counterclockwise
to remove it.
5. Remove the cover.
6. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-109for more information.
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7. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench.8. The tools you will be using include the jack (A),
extension and protector/guide (B) and the wheel
wrench (C).
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have aluminum wheels. If so, you will
see exposed stainless steel wheel nuts. Use the wheel
wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove
them yet.
Or, your vehicle may have steel wheel covers.To remove the steel wheel covers and wheel nut caps,
loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench in a
counterclockwise direction. If needed, you can nish
loosening them with your ngers. The plastic nut caps will
not come off.
Use the at end of the wheel wrench and pry along the
edge of the cover until it comes off. The edge of the
wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it
with your bare hands. Do not drop the cover or lay it
face down, as it could become scratched or damaged.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the at tire is
repaired or replaced.
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