Tire sealing system–temporarilyrepairing a flat tire
In this manual: Wheels and tires
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Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages:
• Stage 1: The hole is sealed by pumping sealing compound into the tire. The car is then driven a short distance to distribute the sealing compound in the tire.
• Stage 2: The tire’s inflation pressure is checked and adjusted if necessary.
Stage 1: Sealing the hole 1. Open the cover on the tire sealing kit. 2. Peel off the speed limit sticker and affix it to the steering wheel hub where it will be clearly visible to the driver.
3. Ensure that the on/off switch is in position 0 (the 0 side of the switch should be pressed down). 4. Put on the gloves included in the tire sealing system.
5. Unscrew the orange cover over the bottle holder and unscrew the cap on the bottle of sealing compound.
6. Screw the bottle into the bottle holder.
7. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s inflation valve and screw the tire sealing system’s hose connector onto the valve as tightly as possible by hand. 8. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle. 9. Start the vehicle’s engine. 10. Start the tire sealing system’s compressor by pressing the on/off switch to position I.
11. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to between 22—44 psi (1.8—3.0 bar). Switch off the compressor briefly to get a clear reading from the pressure gauge.
12. Switch off the compressor and disconnect the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket. 13. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation valve and reinstall the valve cap. 14. Immediately drive the vehicle for approximately 2 miles (3 km) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h to distribute the sealing compound in the tire.
Use the tire sealing system to check and adjust the damaged tire's inflation pressure.
Stage 2: Checking inflation pressure 1. Connect the tire sealing system as described in stage 1. 2. Refer to the inflation pressure tables for the correct inflation pressure. If the tire needs to be inflated, start the tire sealing system’s compressor. If necessary, release air from the tire by turning the air release knob counterclockwise.
Replacing the sealing compound container The sealing compound container must be replaced if: • the tire sealing system has been used to repair a tire • the container’s expiration date has passed.
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