Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual page 118

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13. Remove the power plug F from
the socket of the cigar lighter or
from the auxiliary supply socket.
14. Quickly loosen the hose C from the
tyre valve. Close the valve cap again.
15. Leave the sealant bottle B on
its support D.
16. Make sure the kit is kept in a safe
and easy to reach place. You will
need the kit again when the tyre
pressure is checked.
17. Drive immediately for about three
kilometres (two miles) so that the
sealant can close the damaged spot.
WARNING
If you feel strong vibrations,
an irregular steering wheel
behaviour or hear noise while
driving, reduce speed and drive
carefully till a place where the
vehicle can be safely stopped.
Check again tyre and pressure.
If the tyre pressure is lower than
1 bar (14.7 psi) or if there
are cracking, bulging or visible
damaging, do not continue
driving with the same tyre.
18. Stop the vehicle after having driven
approximately for three kilometres
(two miles). Check and adjust the
damaged tyre inflation pressure,
if necessary.
19. Connect the kit and read the tyre
pressure on the pressure gauge E.
20. Take the pressure to the indicated
value (see paragraph "Inflation
pressure" in section "Technical
Specifications").
21. After having inflated the tyre at
the right pressure set the switch
of the compressor G to position 0,
remove the power plug F from
the socket, loosen the hose C
and tighten the valve cap.
22. Leave the hoses C and H connected
with the sealant bottle B and put
the kit in a safe place.
23. Go to the nearest tyre dealer
to have the damaged tyre replaced.
Inform the tyre dealer that the tyre
contains sealant before he removes
it from the rim. Replace the sealant
bottle B and the hose C after the
use and as soon as possible.
Note Please note that emergency
repair kits offer a temporary mobility
only. Norms ruling tyre repair with
a repair kit may vary depending on the
country. It is recommended to refer
to a specialised tyre dealer to get such
information.
WARNING
Before driving, make sure
that the tyre has been
inflated at the recommended
pressure. See Technical Specifications.
Check the tyre pressure until
the repaired tyre is replaced.
Empty sealant bottles may be disposed
of among general domestic waste.
Give your tyre dealer the sealant
residues or dispose of them according
to the local disposal regulations.
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