Tire Emergency Inflator Aerosol - Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

TIRE EMERGENCY
INFLATOR AEROSOL

Tire Emergency Inflator Aerosol

In order fully to exploit the benefits of light weight, and to
maximise stowage space, the Evora has no provision for spare
wheel carriage or lifting jack. A temporary puncture sealing
facility is provided in the form of a tire emergency inflator aerosol
mounted in a spring clip in the right hand side of the trunk. If
possible, avoid driving on a deflated tire, or irreparable damage
to the tire structure may be caused.
When the aerosol is connected to the tire valve, and the button
pressed, a mixture of liquid latex and propellant is injected into
the tire. The solidifying latex is forced into the puncture site as
the tire is inflated, effecting a temporary repair and enabling the
car to be driven at low speed to the nearest tire depot.
WARNING
• Use of the aerosol does not constitute a permanent repair,
but is designed to allow the car to be driven to the nearest
tire depot. At the earliest opportunity, the tire should be
either professionally repaired or replaced dependent on the
severity of the damage.
• Until the tire is repaired or replaced, the car should be
driven only in a moderate manner, not exceeding 30 mph
(45 km/h).
• Do not use the aerosol for large holes or splits, or when
the tire sidewall has been damaged, or if the tire has been
displaced from the rim.
• For safety reasons, the aerosol should be carried only in the
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