Flat Tire - Porsche 911 2020 Owner's Manual

Flat Tire

Flat Tire
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Depending on the model and vehicle equipment, the
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vehicle comes with either a tire sealing compound
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kit (Tire Mobility System - TMS) or a collapsible
spare wheel.
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Responding to Tire Pressure Mon-
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itoring System warning messages
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If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System has detected
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a severe pressure loss, a message appears on the
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instrument cluster. This loss of pressure could indi-
cate tire damage.
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e Stop in a suitable place and check the indicated
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tire for damage.
> Please see chapter "Wheels and Tires" on
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page 300.
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Parking the vehicle safely
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1. Stop the vehicle as far away from the driving lane
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as possible. The vehicle must be parked on a firm
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and flat surface that is skid-proof.
2. Switch on the emergency flasher.
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3. Activate the electric parking brake.
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4. Activate the transmission parking lock using the
P button on the selector lever.
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5. Straighten the front wheels.
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6. Get all passengers to leave the vehicle. Pay at-
tention to the traffic as they do so.
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7. Set up the warning triangle at a suitable
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distance.
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8. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away, e.g. by means of wedges under the wheels
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on the diagonally opposite side.
> Please see chapter "Jack and Lifting Platform" on
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page 147.
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Sealing defective tires
b b Vehicle with tire sealant (
Tire Mobility System - TMS)
Risk of accident due to
WARNING
sealed tires
Damaged tires that are sealed with tire sealant can
lose pressure or burst in the event of inappropriate
speed or continuous loading.
e Sealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
emergency solution enabling you to drive to the
nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
e Use the tire sealant only in the case of cuts or
punctures no larger than 0.16 in. (4 mm).
e Never use tire sealant if the rim is damaged or if
you have driven with low tire pressure or deflated
tires.
e Do not use tire sealant at outside temperatures
below -4 °F (-20 °C).
e Avoid rapid acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
e Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
e Check the tire pressure after driving for around
10 minutes. If the tire pressure is less than
22 psi (1.5 bar), do not continue driving.
e Have sealed tires replaced by an authorized Por-
sche dealer as soon as possible. Inform the au-
thorized Porsche dealer that the tire contains tire
sealant.
e Tire repairs are not permissible. Replace dam-
aged tires.
e Observe the safety information and instructions
for use in the separate operating instructions for
the tire sealant and compressor.
In case of a flat tire, tire defects or tire damage can
be sealed temporarily using the tire sealant provided
in the vehicle.
The tire sealant set (Tire Mobility System - TMS) is
located in the luggage compartment.
> Please see chapter "Luggage Compartment" on
page 162.
Filling tire sealant (
Tire Mobility System - TMS)
Flammable and harmful
WARNING
sealant
The sealant is highly flammable and harmful to
health. Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause
irritation, allergic reaction or organ damage.
e Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited
when handling tire sealant.
e Keep tire sealant away from children.
e Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
e If tire sealant gets on your skin or into your eyes,
thoroughly rinse the affected part of your body
immediately with plenty of water.
e If you feel unwell or have an allergic reaction,
consult a doctor immediately.
e Change soiled clothing immediately.
e Do not inhale vapors.
e If tire sealant is swallowed, thoroughly rinse out
your mouth immediately and drink plenty of
water. Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor
immediately.
Failure to detect pres-
WARNING
sure loss in the tire
A tire pressure sensor that is soiled with tire sealant
cannot determine the tire pressure correctly.
e When the defective tire is changed, have the tire
pressure sensor replaced as well.