Subaru Impreza 2016 Manual page 450

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In case of emergency/Flat tires
some tires can only be partially sealed or
not sealed at all, and this condition may
cause a loss of tire pressure. A loss of tire
pressure can affect vehicle handling,
leading to the loss of vehicle control.
After sealing the flat tire temporarily,
change the tires with new ones as soon
as possible. We recommend that you
have the sealed tire changed by your
nearest SUBARU dealer. You may reuse
the wheel if the attached sealant is wiped
off, but the valve of the wheel must be
replaced with a new one.
For tire replacement, refer to Tire repla-
cement F11-38.
! Safety precautions when sealing
flat tire
Observe the following rules when sealing
a flat tire.
1) Sealing is possible
2) Sealing is not possible
WARNING
. Do not use the flat tire repair kit in
the following cases.
– The tire has already been
damaged as a result of being
driven in the under inflated
condition.
– The tire damage is not located
within the visible tread of the
tire.
– The tire damage is on the
sidewall of the tire.
– When the tire has been taken
off of the wheel.
– The wheel or the tire valve of
the flat tire is damaged.
– Two or more tires have been
punctured.
– The expiration date of the
sealant has passed.
. When inflating the flat tire, if the
tire inflation pressure does not
reach 180 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm
psi) within 10 minutes, do not
continue to seal the tire. We
recommend that you contact
your SUBARU dealer.
. Drive with caution and avoid
making sudden steering or driv-
ing maneuvers.
. Do not exceed a maximum speed
of 80 km/h (50 mph).
. Do not exceed a maximum driv-
ing distance of 200 km (125
miles).
. Do not use tire chains on a sealed
tire.
. Do not tow a trailer.
. If used for a purpose other than
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