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3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from thevalve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of
the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle
storage location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Ve-
hicle.”
CAUTION!
•The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get
hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.
• Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end
of the Sealant Hose (6) can result in sealant con-
tacting your skin, clothing, and the vehicle’s inte-
rior. It can also result in sealant contacting internal
TIREFIT kit components which may cause perma-
nent damage to the kit.
(D) Drive Vehicle:
Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire,
drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure
distribution of the TIREFIT Sealant within the tire. Do not
exceed 55 mph (90 km/h).
WARNING!
TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the
tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using
TIREFIT. Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the
tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this
warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal
to you, your passengers, and others around you.
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(E) After Driving:
Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop
to Use TIREFIT” before continuing.
1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the AirMode position.
2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.
3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and screw 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.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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 MotorVehicle 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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Wheel, Tilt........................ .234, 235
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............377
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .377
Storage ............................... .552
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .390, 552
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .552
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .499
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .284
Sun Roof .............................. .294
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........60
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .513
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Tachometer ............................. .315
Telescoping Steering Column ..............234, 235
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........388
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ........324, 483
Tilt Steering Column ....................234, 235
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .222Tire and Loading Information Placard
...........443
TIREFIT ............................... .485
Tire Markings ........................... .436
Tires........................... .102, 447, 587
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................456
Air Pressure .......................... .447
Chains .............................. .458
Compact Spare ........................ .453
General Information .....................447
High Speed .......................... .450
Inflation Pressures ...................... .448
Life of Tires .......................... .456
Load Capacity ..................... .443, 444
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............461
Pressure Warning Light ...................316
Quality Grading ....................... .587
Radial .............................. .450
Replacement .......................... .457
Rotation ............................. .460
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