If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station
for a more permanent repair.
The kit should not be used in the following situations.
Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assistance to
have the vehicle towed.
• The tire sealant has expired.
• More than one tire is punctured.
• The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).
• The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is
outside the contact area.
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Put the transmission into (P.
3. Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
When the puncture is: Kit Use
Smaller than 3/16 inch
Yes
(4 mm)
Contact
Area
Larger than 3/16 inch
No
(4 mm)
• Damage has been caused by driving with the tire
extremely under inflated.
• The tire bead is no longer seated.
• The rim is damaged.
Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be
able to repair the puncture using the kit.
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Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair the Flat Tire
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Speed restriction label is applied on the temporary
tire repair kit.
Speed Restriction Label
Inflator Switch
Air Release Button
Pressure Gauge
Selector Knob
AIR Side
REPAIR Side
Sealant Hose
Tire Sealant
Expiration
Date
Power Plug
Air Hose
Bottle
Release
Button
1. Pull and remove the cover on the left side of
the cargo area.
Tire Repair Kit Strap
2. Unfasten the strap and take the kit out of
the cargo area.
3. Place the kit face up, on flat ground near
the flat tire, and away from traffic. Do not
place the kit on its side.
Cover
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Injecting Sealant and Air
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1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve
stem.
3WARNING
Tyre sealant contains substances that are
harmful and can be fatal if swallowed.
Valve Cap
If accidentally swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Drink plenty of water and get
medical attention immediately.
For skin or eye contact, flush with cool
water and get medical attention if
necessary.
Tire Valve Stem
2. Remove the sealant hose from the kit.
The sealant can permanently stain clothing and other
materials. Be careful during handling and wipe away
any spills immediately.
Sealant
Hose
3. Attach the sealant hose onto the tire valve
Sealant Hose
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
Tire Valve Stem
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4. Plug in the compressor to the accessory
Console Panel
1Injecting Sealant and Air
power socket.
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electric devices
into other accessory power sockets.
2 Accessory Power Socket P. 224
3WARNING
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid buildup of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
5. Turn the power system on.
2 Turning on the Power P. 455
u Keep the power system on while
injecting sealant and air.
Cargo Area
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 92
NOTICE
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
6. Turn the selector knob to
.
There are two accessory power sockets:
• In the console panel
• In the cargo area
2 Accessory Power Socket P. 224
REPAIR
Side
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7. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts injecting sealant
and air into the tire.
u When the sealant injection is complete,
continue to add air.
1Injecting Sealant and Air
Pressure
Gauge
Until the sealant injection is complete, the pressure
shown on the pressure gauge will appear higher than
actual. After the sealant injection is complete the
pressure will drop and then begin to rise again as the
tire is inflated with air. This is normal. To accurately
measure the air pressure using the gauge, turn the air
compressor off only after the sealant injection is
complete.
Models with 235/60R18 103H tires
After the air pressure reaches front: 35 psi
(240 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa), turn off
the kit.
8.
Inflator
Switch
If the required air pressure is not reached within 10
minutes, the tire may be too severely damaged for
the kit to provide the necessary seal, and your vehicle
will need to be towed.
Models with 235/55R19 101H tires
After the air pressure reaches 33 psi (230
kPa), turn off the kit.
u To check the pressure, occasionally turn
off the compressor and read the gauge.
9. Unplug the power plug from the accessory
power socket.
See a dealer for a replacement sealant bottle and
proper disposal of an empty bottle.
10. Unscrew the sealant hose from the tire
valve stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
11. Press the air release button until the gauge
returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
Tire Valve
Stem
Sealant Hose
Air Release Button
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Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
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1. Apply the speed restriction label to the
location as shown.
2. Drive the vehicle for about 10 minutes.
u Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
3. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Speed Restriction
Label
4. Recheck the air pressure using the air hose
on the compressor.
Air Hose
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5. Turn the selector knob to
.
Console Panel
1Distributing the Sealant in the Tire
u Do not turn the air compressor on to
3WARNING
check the pressure.
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 663
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid buildup of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
Cargo Area
AIR
Side
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6. If the air pressure is
• Less than 19 psi (130kPa):
Do not add air or continue driving. The leak is too severe. Call for help and have
your vehicle towed.
2 Emergency Towing P. 689
Models with 235/60R18 103H tires
• Front: 35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa) or more:
Models with 235/55R19 101H tires
• 33 psi (230 kPa) or more:
All models
Continue driving for another 10 minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station, stop and check the tire pressure.
u If the air pressure does not go down after the 10 minute driving, you do not
need to check the pressure any more.
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Models with 235/60R18 103H tires
• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less than front: 35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 32
psi (220 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the tire until the tire pressure reaches front:
35 psi (240 kPa)/rear: 32 psi (220 kPa).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 663
Models with 235/55R19 101H tires
• Greater than 19 psi (130 kPa), but less than 33 psi (230 kPa):
Turn the air compressor on to inflate the tire until the tire pressure reaches 33
psi (230 kPa).
2 Inflating an Under-inflated Tire P. 663
All models
Then, drive carefully for 10 more minutes or until you reach the nearest service
station, whichever is sooner. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). If you have not
reached a service station, stop and check the tire pressure.
u You should repeat this procedure as long as the air pressure is not within the
range indicated for the tire size.
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7. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
Pressure
Gauge
8. Unscrew the air hose from the tire valve
stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
9. Press the air release button until the gauge
returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
10. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
Air
Release
Button
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Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
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NOTICE
You can use the kit to inflate a non-punctured under-inflated tire.
Do not operate the temporary tire repair kit
compressor for more than 15 minutes. The
compressor can overheat and become permanently
damaged.
1. Remove the cover on the left side of the
cargo area.
2 Getting Ready to Temporarily Repair
Power
Plug
the Flat Tire P. 654
2. Take the kit out of the cargo area.
3. Place the kit, face up, on flat ground near
the tire to be inflated, away from traffic.
Do not place the kit on its side.
4. Remove the power plug and air hose from
the kit.
Air
Hose
5. Remove the valve cap.
Valve Cap
Air Hose
6. Attach the air hose onto the tire valve
stem. Screw it until it is tight.
Tire Valve Stem
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7. Plug in the kit to the accessory power
Console Panel
1Inflating an Under-inflated Tire
socket.
3WARNING
u Be careful not to pinch the cord in a
door or window.
u Do not plug any other electric devices
into other accessory power sockets.
2 Accessory Power Socket P. 224
Running the engine with the vehicle in an
enclosed or even partly enclosed area can
cause a rapid buildup of toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing this colorless, odorless gas can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
Only run the engine to power the air
compressor with the vehicle outdoors.
8. Turn the power system on.
2 Turning on the Power P. 455
u Keep the power system on while
injecting sealant and air.
Cargo Area
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas P. 92
9. Turn the selector knob to
.
10. Press the inflator switch to turn on the kit.
u The compressor starts to inject air into
the tire.
AIR Side
11. Inflate the tire to the specified air pressure.
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12. Turn off the kit.
Pressure
Gauge
u Check the pressure gauge on the air
compressor.
u If overinflated, press the air release
button.
13. Unplug the kit from the accessory power
socket.
14. Unscrew the air hose from the tire valve
stem. Reinstall the valve cap.
15. Press the air release button until the gauge
returns to 0 psi (0 kPa).
Air
Release
Button
16. Repackage and properly stow the kit.
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