Alfa Romeo 159 Owner's Manual page 194

fig. 19
❒ make sure the compressor switch A-
fig. 19 is set to 0 (off), start the
engine and fit plug A-fig. 20 into
the outlet/cigar lighter on the front
console and then turn on the com-
pressor by setting switch A-fig. 19
to I (on);
❒ Inflate the tyre to the pressure speci-
fied in paragraph "Wheels" in section
"Technical Specifications". Check tyre
pressure on gauge B-fig. 19 with
compressor off to obtain precise read-
ing;
A0E0213m
fig. 20
❒ if after 5 minutes it is still impossi-
ble to reach at least 1.5 bar, disen-
gage compressor from valve and cur-
rent outlet, then move the car forth
for approx. 10 metres in order to dis-
tribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation op-
eration;
❒ If after this operation it is still im-
possible after 5 minutes to reach at
least 1.8 bar, do start driving since
the tyre is excessively damaged and
the quick tyre repair kit cannot guar-
antee suitable sealing, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services;
❒ after reaching the tyre pressure spec-
ified in paragraph "Wheels" in sec-
tion "Technical Specifications", start
driving immediately;
WARNING
Apply the sticker in a
A0E0217m
visible position for the
driver to indicate that the tyre
has been treated with the
quick tyre repair kit. Drive
carefully especially when cor-
nering and do not exceed 80
km/h. Avoid heavy braking
and accelerating.
❒ after driving for about 10 minutes
stop and check again the tyre pres-
sure; pull up the handbrake;
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