Checking The Tire Pressure - Ford FOCUS Owner's Manual

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13.
Remove the power plug G from the
cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power
socket.
14.
Quickly unscrew the hose C from the
tire valve and replace the protective
cap A. Fasten the valve cap again.
Note: Some residual sealant fluid may drip
or spray out of hose C while you are
disconnecting it. This is normal.
15.
Leave the sealant bottle K in the
bottle holder E.
16.
Make sure the kit, the bottle lid and
the orange cap are stored safely, but
still easily accessible in the vehicle.
The kit will be required again when
you check the tire pressure.
17.
Immediately drive approximately
three kilometers (two miles) so that
the sealant can seal the damaged
area.
WARNING
If you experience heavy vibrations,
unsteady steering behavior or noises
while driving, reduce your speed and
drive with caution to a place where it is
safe for you to stop the vehicle. Recheck
the tire and its pressure. If the tire pressure
is less than 1.3 bar (19 psi) or if there are
any cracks, bumps or similar damage
visible, do not continue driving with this
tire.

Checking the tire pressure

1.
Stop the vehicle after driving
approximately three kilometers
(two miles). Check, and where
necessary, adjust the pressure of the
damaged tire.
2. Attach the kit and read the tire pressure
from the pressure gauge F.
Focus (CB8) Vehicles Built From: 03-03-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3568en enGBR, Edition date: 03/2014, None
Wheels and Tires
3. If the pressure of the sealant-filled tire
4. Follow the inflation procedure once
5. Check the tire pressure again from the
6. Once you have inflated the tire to its
7.
8. Drive to the nearest tire specialist to
Note: Remember that this kit only provides
temporary mobility. Regulations concerning
tire repair after usage of tire repair kit may
differ from country to country. You should
consult a tire specialist for advice.
Specifications (page 231). Monitor the
tire pressure until the sealed tire is
replaced.
222
is 1.3 bar (19 psi) or more, adjust it to
the specified pressure. See Technical
Specifications (page 231).
again to top up the tire.
pressure gauge F. If the tire pressure is
too high, deflate the tire to the
specified pressure using the pressure
relief valve B.
correct tire pressure, move the
compressor switch H to position 0,
remove the power plug G from the
socket, unscrew the hose C, fasten the
valve cap and replace the protective
cap A.
Leave the sealant bottle K in the bottle
holder E and store the kit away safely
in its original location.
get the damaged tire replaced. Before
the tire is removed from the rim, inform
your tire dealer that the tire contains
sealant. You must renew the sealant
bottle K and hose C as soon as possible
once used.
WARNING
Before driving, make sure the tire is
adjusted to the recommended
inflation pressure. See Technical

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