Tire Repair; Tire Sealant; Safety Precautions; Repairing A Tire - Tesla Roadster 2 Owner's Manual

Tire repair

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Tire repair

Tire sealant

Your vehicle has no spare tire. Instead, you
have been provided with a tire sealant
aerosol located in the trunk (on the underside
of the trunk lid).
You must repair or replace a damaged tire as
soon as possible. Use of the aerosol is
temporary and is designed only to allow you
to drive the vehicle to the nearest repair
facility. The aerosol repairs only small
punctures in the tread. If damage is more
severe (such as punctures larger than .2"/5
mm, ripped tires, or tires that have separated
from the rim), call Roadside Assistance to
have the vehicle transported to a tire repair
facility.
The tire sealant contains liquid latex and a
propellant. When injected into the tire
through the valve, the liquid latex penetrates
the puncture site and cures to form a
temporary repair. At the same time the
9-4
propellant inflates the tire, allowing you to
drive the vehicle at low speed (less than 30
mph/48 kmh) to reach a tire repair facility.
Caution: Do not drive on a deflated tire
as this can seriously damage the wheel
and the vehicle.

Safety precautions

WARNING: Never exceed 30 mph (48
km/h) when driving with a repaired
tire.
WARNING: Never drive with a deflated
tire, vehicle handling and braking will
be compromised.
WARNING: Always read the directions
and warnings on the tire sealant before
starting a repair. Follow the directions on the
aerosol exactly and pay attention to the
following precautions.
WARNING: Always keep the tire sealant
out of the reach of children.
WARNING: The tire sealant contains
components which are harmful if
consumed or inhaled:
• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Seek medical assistance immediately.
• If inhaled, breathe fresh air. If breathing is
affected, seek medical assistance
immediately.
• If the sealant comes into contact with the
eyes, immediately flush the eyes with
water. If irritation persists, seek medical
assistance.
• Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapor or spray
that may be emitted from the tire sealant.
Inhalation can cause drowsiness and
dizziness.
WARNING: Store the tire sealant in its
correct location in the trunk.
Temperatures in other locations may exceed
safe storage conditions. Never carry the tire
aerosol in the vehicle's cabin area.
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Repairing a tire

If possible, stop in a safe place away from
traffic. Always ask a passenger to wait in a
safe area away from traffic. Switch on the
hazard warning lights to alert other road
users, then follow these steps:
1. Inspect the deflated tire for cause of
puncture. If possible, remove foreign
material (such as screws or nails) from the
tread.
2. Remove the tire sealant from the trunk.
Roadside emergencies