Chevrolet 2012 Sonic Owner's Manual page 275

F. Slot on Top of Compressor
G. Pressure Deflation Button
H. Pressure Gauge
I. Power Plug
J. 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 on page 6 4.
See If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10 57 for other important
safety warnings.
1. Remove the compressor from its
storage location. See Storing the
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
on page 10 66.
2. Remove the air only hose (J)
and the power plug (I) 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 (J) to
the tire valve stem by turning it
clockwise until tight.
6. Plug the power plug (I) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
Vehicle Care
See Power Outlets on page 5 5.
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 (E) 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 (H). The recommended
inflation pressure can be found
on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire
Pressure on page 10 44.
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