Using the tire repair kit

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WARNINGS

  • Compressed air may be explosive or may cause propulsion.
  • Never leave the tire repair kit unattended while in use.

CAUTION

Do not allow the compressor to run for longer than 10 minutes.

Note: Only use the tire repair kit in the vehicle with which it was supplied.

  • Park the vehicle at the side of the road so that it does not obstruct traffic and so that you can use the kit safely.
  • Apply the parking brake, even if you have parked on level ground, to ensure the vehicle cannot move.
  • Do not attempt to remove foreign objects, such as nails or screws, that are embedded in the tire.
  • When the kit is in use, leave the engine running, but not if the vehicle is in a confined space or poorly ventilated area (for example,

inside a building). In this case, operate the compressor with the engine switched off.

  • Replace the sealant bottle with a new one before its expiry date (see the top of the bottle).
  • Inform all other users of the vehicle that the tire has been temporarily sealed using the tire repair kit, and tell them that special driving precautions must be observed.
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