Wheels And Tyres; General Information; Temporary Mobility Kit - Ford Fiesta 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

Your vehicle may not have a spare tyre.
Therefore you will have a temporary
mobility kit which will only repair one
damaged tyre.
The kit is located in the spare wheel well.
General Information
WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent of
tyre damage, some tyres can only be
partially sealed or not sealed at all.
Loss of tyre pressure can affect vehicle
handling, leading to loss of vehicle control.
Do not use the kit on a previously
damaged tyre, for example when it
has been driven under inflated.

Wheels and Tyres

The kit seals most tyre punctures [with a
diameter of up to ¼ inch (six millimetres)]
to temporarily restore mobility.
You must observe the following rules when
using the kit:
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Using the Kit
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WARNINGS
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 miles
(200 kilometres).
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 -40°F
(–40°C) and +158°F (+70°C).
WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant.
Never leave the kit unattended while
in use.
Do not keep the compressor
operating for more than 10 minutes.
You must only use the kit for the
vehicle with which it was supplied.