Inflating The Tire; Using The Kit - Ford TOURNEO CONNECT Owner's Manual

You must observe the following rules when

using the kit:

• Drive with caution and avoid making
sudden steering or driving maneuvers,
especially if your 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 tire dealer, or to drive a
maximum distance of 124 mi (200 km).
• 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).
Using the Kit
WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant which could
cause serious personal injury.
Never leave the kit unattended while
in use.
Do not keep the compressor
operating for more than 10 minutes.
This could cause loss of vehicle
control or personal injury.
Note: You must only use the kit for the
vehicle with which it was supplied.
• 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 your vehicle will not move.
• Do not attempt to remove foreign
objects like nails or screws penetrating
the tire.
Tourneo Connect (C4A) M1 Kombi/N1 Kombi, ET7J-19A321-AKA (CG3606en) enGBR, Edition date: 02/2014
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Inflating the Tire

attempt to inflate the tire. This could cause
personal injury.
the tire bursts.
and let the air out by means of the pressure
relief valve I. Do not continue driving with
this tire. This could cause loss of vehicle
control.
affected areas immediately with plenty of
water and consult a physician.
excessive damage, making a temporary
repair impossible. In this case, do not
continue driving with this tire. This could
cause loss of vehicle control.
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Leave the engine running while the kit
is in use, but not if your vehicle is in an
enclosed or poorly ventilated area (for
example inside a building). In these
circumstances, switch the compressor
on with the engine switched off.
You must replace the sealant bottle
with a new one before the expiry date
(see top of bottle).
Inform all other users of your vehicle
that the tire has been temporarily
sealed with the kit. Make them aware
of the special driving conditions that
must be observed.
WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tire prior to
inflation. If there are any cracks,
bumps or similar damage, do not
Do not stand directly beside the tire
while the compressor is operating.
This could cause personal injury if
Watch the sidewall of the tire. If any
cracks, bumps or similar damage
appears, switch the compressor off
The sealant contains natural rubber
latex. Avoid contact with skin and
clothing. If this happens, rinse the
If the tire inflation pressure does not
reach 26 psi (1.8 bar) within 10
minutes, the tire may have suffered