Alfa Romeo Tonale, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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steer the wheels completely
in the event of a steep slope, place a
wedge or stone behind the wheels
before getting out of the car, put on
the reflective safety jacket (if required
by the regulations in force). In any case,
follow the road safety laws in force in the
country where you are travelling
make sure that any passengers get
out of the car and go to a safe place
where they will not obstruct traffic or
be exposed to the risk of injury. In the
event of a puncture, change the tyre in
accordance with the laws of the country
in which you are travelling
insert the sealant cartridge (1)
into the corresponding compressor
compartment (2) and press it down hard.
Remove the speed limit sticker (3) and
apply it in a clearly visible position
fig. 220
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wear the gloves
remove the cap from the tyre valve
and connect and screw the transparent
tube of the sealing fluid (4) onto the
valve.
Make sure that the ON/OFF button (5)
fig. 221 is in the off position (button not
pressed)
insert the electrical connector (6) in
the 12 V power socket of the car and start
the engine fig. 222
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operate the compressor by pressing
the ON/OFF button (5). When the
pressure gauge (7) reaches the
recommended pressure (see the
“Wheels” chapter in the “Technical
specifications” section) or the pressure
indicated on the specific label, stop the
compressor by pressing the ON/OFF
button again
disconnect the cartridge (1) fig. 223
from the compressor, by pressing
the release button (8) and lifting the
cartridge upwards
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If the pressure gauge (7) fig. 221 indicates
a pressure lower than 1.8 bar (26 psi) 15
minutes after starting the compressor,
switch off the compressor, disconnect
the sealing fluid tube (4) from the tyre
valve and remove the cartridge (1) from
the compressor.