The Emergency Inflator Aerosol - Lotus Evora 2010 Owner's Handbook Manual

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TIRE
EMERGENCY
INFLATOR
AEROSOL
.
The Emergency
lnfl
atorAerosol
ln
order fully
to
exploit the benefils
of
light weight, and to
maximise stowage space,
the
Evora has no provision
forspare
wheel caffiage or
lifting
jack.
A
temporary punclute
sealing
fa
cilily
is provided
in
ihe
form
ota
lite emergency
inflator
aercsol
mounted
in
a
sp
ng
clip
in
the
ght
hand
side of
the
trunk
lf
possible, avoid driving on
a
deflated tke,
orirrcparable damage
to the tire siructure may be caused.
When the
aerosolis connecied
to
the
tke
valve, and
lhe butlon
pressed, a mixture
ofliquid
latex and
propellant
is
injecled
inlo
lhe
tire.
The
solidlfying lalex
is
forced
into the punclure site
as
thetire
is
inflated, effecting
a
tempomry repairand
enablinglhe
cario
be
driven
at low speed
to
the
neatest tire depot-
nrDEErmr.l
.
Use of
the
aerosol does
not
constitute
a
permanenlrepair,
but
is
designed to
allowlhe
carto
be
driven
to the
nearest
tire depot.
Attheea
iest
opportunity,
thetire
should
be
either professionally
repaired or
replaced
dependent
on
the
severity
of the
clamage,
.
Until
the
tire
is
repaired
or replaced, the
car
should
be
driven
only
in
a
moderatemanner,
not
exceeding
30
mph
(45
kmih).
.
Do
not use the
aerosolfor
large
holes
or
splits,
orwhen
thetire sidewallhas
been
damaged, or
ifthe
tire
has
been
displaced from the rim.
.
For
satuty reasons,
the aerosol should
be
carried only
in the
designated secure stowage
posiiion
Never
carry
loose
in
lh€ passenger compartment.
Directions
fot
use
of
the
aelosol
Beforc
using
carefully rcad all
ihe
instructions on the canister,
or
on any literature
accompany
ing
the
prcduct.
The following
instructions apply
to the
use
of
1.
Remove
the object causing the punclute, and position
the
wheel with
the punctute sile {if
determinable) lowermost.
Deflate
iirc
fully.
2.
Shake the can
vigorously. ln
cold
condilions,
warm
lhe
can
using the
ca/s
heater
oulleis, ot
by
bodywarmlh.
3.
Screw the
aerosol tube onto
the
tirc valve,
remove
the
c€p,
hold
the can
uprightand pressthebutton untilthe
tite
is
firmly
innabd.
4.
lmmediately
d
ve for 6
-
12 miles (10
-
20 km)
(or
io
the tire
repairfacility
if
nearer)
in
a
modeEte mannetand
not
exceed
ing 30
mph
(45 km/h),
to
allow the sealant
to
spread.
Then
check and adjust the tire pressure as necessary.
5.
Have the tire
professionally
repaired
or
replaced at the earli-
est
opportunity,
and until such time,
lirnlt
speed
lo
30 mph
(45 km/h)
with
a
modente
d
ving
manner
Note
that
some
tirerepairerc
may make
an
additional charge for cleaning the
sealant off the
iire
before
repair,
and that any subsequent
epairc
,nay aol
be
guaranteed.
Be
aware
that
the electronic
pressure sensor mounted inside
the
t;rc and integral
with
the
iare
valve, could
be
obstructed
by
the sealant, and should
be
6.
Renew the puncture repair aerosol.
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