Inflating The Tyre - Ford Fiesta Owner's Handbook Manual

Observe the following rules when
using the kit:
• Drive with caution and avoid
making sudden steering or
driving manoeuvres,
especially if the vehicle is heavily
loaded 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 200 kilometres
(125 miles).
• Do not exceed a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Keep the kit out of the reach of
children.
• Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between –30°C
(-22°F) and +70°C (+158°F).
Using the tyre repair kit
WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant.
Never leave the tyre repair kit
unattended while in use.
CAUTION
Do not keep the compressor
operating for more than 10
minutes.
Note: Use the tyre repair kit only for
the vehicle with which it was supplied.
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• Park your vehicle at the roadside
so that you do not obstruct the
flow of traffic and so that you are
able to use the kit without being
in danger.
• Apply the parking brake, even if
you have parked on a level road,
to make sure that the vehicle will
not move.
• Do not attempt to remove foreign
objects like nails or screws
penetrating the tyre.
• Leave the engine running while
the kit is in use, but not if the
vehicle is in an enclosed or poorly
ventilated area (for example,
inside a building). In these
circumstances, switch the
compressor on with the engine
turned off.
• Replace the sealant bottle with a
new one before the expiry date
(see top of bottle) is reached.
• Inform all other users of the
vehicle that the tyre has been
temporarily sealed with the tyre
repair kit and make them aware
of the special driving conditions to
be observed.

Inflating the tyre

WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tyre
prior to inflation. If there are any
cracks, bumps or similar damage, do
not attempt to inflate the tyre.
Do not stand directly beside the
tyre while the compressor is
pumping.