Fiat Fremont 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 264

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TIREFIT Usage Precautions
KNOWING
• Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant
YOUR
VEHICLE
Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the
bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the
system. Refer to "Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT" sec-
SAFETY
tion (F) "Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement".
• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one
STARTING
tire application use. After each use, always replace
AND
these components immediately at an authorized
DRIVING
dealer.
WARNING
• When the TIREFIT sealant is in a liquid form, clean
LIGHTS
water, and a damp cloth will remove the material
AND
MESSAGES
from the vehicle or tire and wheel components.
Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and
IN AN
properly discarded.
EMERGENCY
• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem
on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the
SERVICING
TIREFIT kit.
AND
CARE
• You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle
tires. The kit also comes with two needles, located in
TECHNICAL
the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bot-
SPECIFICATIONS
tom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or
similar inflatable items. However, use only the Air
Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob
CONTENTS
(5) is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to
avoid injecting sealant into them. The TIREFIT Seal-
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ant is only intended to seal punctures less than 6 mm
diameter in the tread of your vehicle.
• Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the
side of the vehicle close to traffic. Pull
far enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when using the TIREFIT kit.
• Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under
the following circumstances:
If the puncture in the tire tread is approxi-
mately 6 mm or larger.
– If the tire has any sidewall damage.
– If the tire has any damage from driving with
extremely low tire pressure.
– If the tire has any damage from driving on a
flat tire.
– If the wheel has any damage.
– If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or
the wheel.
• Keep TIREFIT away from open flame or heat
source.
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