TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire Service Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approxi- mately -4 °F (-20 °C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Tire Service Kit Location
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.
Push in the Mode Select Knob (2) and turn to this position for air pump operation only. Use the Black Air Pump Hose (5) when selecting this mode.
Push in the Mode Select Knob (2) and turn to this position to inject the Tire Service Kit Sealant and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (3) when selecting this mode.
Tire Service Kit Components
Push and release the Power Button (1) once to turn
8 — Pressure Gauge 9 — Deflation Button
on the Tire Service Kit. Push and release the Power Button (1) again to turn Off the Tire Service Kit.
Push the Deflation Button (9) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.
Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (4) and Sealant Hose (3) prior to the expiration date (printed at the upper right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to “Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit” section (F) “Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement”.
When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form, clean water and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded.
For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles,
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Tire Service Kit Sealant Expiration Date Location
The Sealant Bottle (4) and Sealant Hose (3) are a one tire application use and need to be replaced after each use. Always replace these components immediately at your original equipment vehicle dealer.
bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar inflatable items. However, use only the Air Pump Hose (5) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (2) is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid inject- ing sealant into them. The Tire Service Kit Sealant is only intended to seal punctures less than 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter in the tread of your tire.
Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.
Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances:
Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or heat source.
A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place
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NOTE: Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) from the tire.
kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and
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running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this position before proceeding.
Deflated Tire:
Always start the engine before turning ON the Tire Service Kit.
NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the park- ing brake engaged and the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
After pushing the Power Button (1), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (4) through the Sealant Hose (3) and into the tire.
NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire.
If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (3):
NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (2) is on Air Mode and the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose (5) only, not the Sealant Hose (3).
If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Sealant Hose (3):
If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:
The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
NOTE: If the tire becomes overinflated, push the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing.
If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:
Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or ten minutes to ensure distribution of the Tire Service Kit Sealant within the tire. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle 7
storage location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Ve- hicle.”
Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit” before continuing.
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:
NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing.
NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the autho- rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed using the Tire Service Kit.
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