Tyre Care; Using Winter Tyres - Ford Fiesta Owner's Manual

19. Attach the kit and read the tyre
pressure from the pressure gauge E.
20. Adjust it to the specified pressure.
See Technical Specifications
(page 179).
21. Once you have inflated the tyre to its
correct tyre pressure, move the
compressor switch G to position 0,
remove the power plug F from the
socket, unscrew the hose C and
fasten the valve cap.
22. Leave hose C and H connected to the
sealant bottle B and store the kit
away safely.
23. Go to the nearest tyre specialist to
get the damaged tyre replaced.
Before the tyre is removed from the
rim, inform your tyre dealer that the
tyre contains sealant. You must
renew the sealant bottle B and hose
C as soon as possible once used.
Note: Remember that the kit only provides
temporary mobility. Regulations concerning
tyre repair after using the kit may differ from
country to country. You should consult a
tyre specialist for advice.
WARNING
Before driving, make sure the tyre is
adjusted to the recommended
inflation pressure. See Technical
Specifications (page 179). You must,
monitor the tyre pressure until the sealed
tyre is replaced.
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed of
together with normal household waste.
Return remains of sealant to an authorised
dealer or dispose of it in compliance with
local waste disposal regulations.
Wheels and Tyres

TYRE CARE

To make sure the front and rear tyres of
your vehicle wear evenly and last longer,
we recommend that you swap the tyres
from front to rear and vice versa at regular
intervals of between 3000 and 6000 miles
(5000 and 10000 kilometres).
If you have to mount a kerb, do so slowly
and approach it with the wheels at
right-angles to the curb.
Examine the tyres regularly for cuts, foreign
objects and uneven wear of the tread.
Uneven wear could mean that the wheel
alignment is outside specification.
Check the tyre pressures (including the
spare) when cold, every two weeks.

USING WINTER TYRES

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WARNING
Do not scrub the sidewalls of the
tyres when you are parking.
WARNING
When you use winter tyres on your
vehicle, you must make sure that you
use the correct wheel nuts.