Cadillac Escalade: Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured) - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit - Wheels and Tires - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: 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:

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to

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 If a Tire Goes Flat   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  .

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.

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   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.

11. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (E). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure  .

The pressure gauge (E) may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor is on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate reading. The compressor may be turned on/ off until the correct pressure is reached.

12. Press the on/off button (D) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off.

Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage.

13. Unplug the power plug (C) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.

14. Disconnect the air only hose (F) from the tire valve stem, by turning it counterclockwise, and replace the tire valve stem cap.

15. Replace the air only hose (F) and the power plug (C) back in its original location.

16. Place the equipment in the original storage location in the vehicle.

    Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire
    Follow the directions closely for correct sealant usage. When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will h ...

    Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
    To remove the sealant canister: 1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the tire sealant canister (B) by pulling up on the lever. 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from the tire sealant canister (B). 3 ...

    See also:

    General maintenance
    General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day-to-day operation. They are essential for proper vehicle operation. It is your responsibility to perform these ...

    Trailer power supply
    The trailer power socket of your vehicle is designed for connecting the 7-pin connector supplied as part of the Mercedes-Benzapproved trailer coupling. Depending on your trailer, you may need an ...

    Configure Menu
    Press CONFIG to adjust several of the system's features and preferences. The last selected CONFIG screen is the screen that displays: Sound, Radio, Nav (navigation), Display, or Time. ...