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3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) andscrew the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve
stem.
4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge (3).
If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar):
The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and
loading information label on the driver-side door
opening.
NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Defla-
tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom-
mended inflation pressure before continuing. 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem,
reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12
Volt outlet.
3. Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle.
4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire
service center.
5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible. Refer to (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replace-
ment”.
NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the autho-
rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed
using the TIREFIT service kit.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Storage, Vehicle.......................... .287
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .464
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .409
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .186
Sun Roof .............................. .195
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .426
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Tachometer ............................. .212
Telescoping Steering Column .................171
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........281
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............213
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .171
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .162
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........355
TIREFIT ............................... .395
Tire Markings ........................... .348
Tires ................................. .101Aging (Life of Tires)
.....................366
Air Pressure .......................... .360
Chains .............................. .369
General Information .....................360
High Speed .......................... .362
Inflation Pressures ...................... .361
Life of Tires .......................... .366
Load Capacity ........................ .355
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............372
Pressure Warning Light ...................220
Quality Grading ....................... .503
Radial .............................. .363
Replacement .......................... .367
Rotation ............................. .370
Safety .............................. .348
Sizes ............................... .350
Snow Tires ........................... .364
Spinning ............................ .365
T
read Wear Indicators ....................365
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