Wheels And Tyres Appendices; General Information; Temporary Mobility Kit; Using The Kit - Ford TRANSIT CUSTOM Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

A decal with tyre pressure data is located
in the driver's door opening.
Check and set the tyre pressure at the
ambient temperature in which you are
intending to drive your vehicle and when
the tyres are cold.
Note: Check your tyre pressures regularly
to optimise fuel economy.
Note: Use only approved wheel and tyre
sizes. Using other sizes could damage your
vehicle and will make the National Type
Approval invalid.
Note: If you change the diameter of the
tyres from that fitted at the factory, the
speedometer may not display the correct
speed. Take your vehicle to an authorised
dealer to have the engine management
system reprogrammed.
Note: If you intend to change the size of the
wheels from that fitted at the factory, check
the suitability with an authorised dealer.

TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT

WARNING
Motorhomes must follow separate
instructions issued with the
temporary mobility kit.
Your vehicle may not have a spare tyre.
Therefore you will have a temporary
mobility kit which will only repair one
damaged tyre.
The compressor is located in the passenger
side door. The sealant is located in the right
hand side stepwell.
Wheels and Tyres
General Information
Loss of tyre pressure can affect vehicle
handling, leading to loss of vehicle control.
The kit seals most tyre punctures [with a
diameter of up to 0.24 in (6 mm)] to
temporarily restore mobility.
You must observe the following rules when

using the kit:

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WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent of
tyre damage, some tyres can only be
partially sealed or not sealed at all.
Do not use the kit on a previously
damaged tyre, for example when it
has been driven under inflated.
Do not use the kit on run flat tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to the
tyre's sidewall.
Drive with caution and avoid making
sudden steering or driving manoeuvres,
especially if your vehicle is heavily
laden or you are towing a trailer.
The kit will provide you with an
emergency temporary repair, enabling
you to continue your journey to the next
vehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive a
maximum distance of 125 mi (200 km).
Do not exceed a maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
Keep the kit out of the reach of
children.
Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between -22°F (-30°C)
and 158°F (70°C).
WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant.