Temporary Tire Repair; Tire Repair Kit - Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual

Temporary Tire Repair

Tire Repair Kit

Your Model 3 has no spare tire. Depending on
the legislations that apply to the region in
which you purchased Model 3, a tire repair kit
may or may not be included. If a tire repair kit
was not provided in Model 3 upon delivery,
you can purchase one from Tesla.
Note: Although Model 3 does not have a spare
tire, in the event of a flat tire, Roadside
Assistance provides towing coverage for up to
50 miles.
The tire repair kit consists of a compressor
and a canister of tire sealant (enough to repair
one tire). When injected into a tire, the sealant
can penetrate a small puncture up to 1/4"
(6 mm) to form a temporary repair.
Note: For punctures larger than 1/4" (6 mm),
severe tread damage, a damaged sidewall,
ripped tires or tires that have come off the
rim, contact Roadside Assistance.
Warning: The tire repair kit is a temporary
repair only. You must repair or replace a
damaged tire as soon as possible.
Warning: Do not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h) when driving with a tire that
has been temporarily repaired with
sealant.
Warning: Follow all directions and
warnings on the tire repair kit before
starting a repair.
Caution: Do not drive on a deflated tire as
this can cause serious damage.
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Tire Sealant Canister
The tire sealant provided in the Tesla tire
repair kit is approved for use with Model 3 and
is designed not to damage the TPMS (Tire
Pressure Monitoring System) sensors.
Therefore, you must replace it only with one of
the same type and capacity (see
the Sealant Canister on page 121). Tire sealant
canisters can be purchased from Tesla.
The tire sealant has an expiration date printed
on the outside of the canister. If the expiration
date has passed, the sealant might not work
as expected. Always replace an expired tire
sealant canister.
Warning: Do not use any tire sealant
other than the one available from Tesla.
Doing so could cause tire pressure
sensors to malfunction.
Warning: Always read and follow the
safety and handling instructions printed
on the sealant canister.
Warning: Keep tire sealant out of the
reach of children.
Warning: Tire sealant can be harmful if it
contacts the eyes or if swallowed or
inhaled. If the sealant comes into contact
with your eyes, immediately flush with
water and seek medical attention if
irritation persists. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting and seek medical
assistance immediately. If inhaled, breathe
fresh air. Inhalation can cause drowsiness
and dizziness. If breathing is affected,
seek medical assistance immediately.
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