Flat tire
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>Unscrew the end of filler hose
4 from the
tire valve.
>Plug filler hose
4 with the stopper.
>Tire sealant container
9 remains screwed
onto flange
1. The filler hose may still be
hot. Please exercise appropriate caution.
>Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
>Drive off immediately.
The tire sealant will distribute itself evenly
inside the tire.>After driving for about 1.8 miles (3 km) or
ten minutes, take all of the appropriate
safety precautions and then take the tire
repair kit from the vehicle.
>Screw the end of filler hose
4
on to the tire
valve.
>Check the tire inflation pressure using
pressure gauge
2.>If the tire inflation pressure is at least
20 psi (1.3 bar), inflate or deflate the tire
to correct tire inflation pressure (see Tire
and Loading Information placard located on
the driver’s door Bpillar.
>To increase the tire inflation pressure:
Switch on the electric air pump.
>To decrease the tire inflation pressure:
Press on deflate button
3. Recheck the
tire inflation pressure with the electric
air pump's pressure gauge.
>After checking the tire inflation pressure,
unscrew the end of filler hose4
from the
tire valve.
>Plug filler hose
4 with the stopper.
>Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
>Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve.
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Warning!
Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h). A tire sealant repair is
not designed to operate at higher
speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily
seen by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a tire
sealant repaired tire may change. Adapt
your driving accordingly.
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Warning!
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
20 psi (1.3 bar) do not continue to drive
the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest smart
center or call Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
