Fiat 124 SPIDER ABARTH 2017, User Manual

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TIRE SERVICE KIT
Tire Service Storage
The Tire Service Kit is located inside the
trunk.
Note:
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
spare tire. In the event of a flat tire, use
the Tire Service Kit to repair the tire
temporarily. When doing the repair, refer
to the instructions included in the Tire
Service Kit. If an emergency repair was
performed on a flat tire using the Tire
Service Kit, contact your authorized
dealer to repair or replace the tire as
soon as possible.
Tire Service Usage
Precautions
The tire sealant cannot be reused. If the
sealant has been used, or is expired,
purchase new tire sealant at your
authorized dealer.
Note:
The Tire Service Kit cannot be used in
the following cases. Consult your
authorized dealer if any of these
conditions exist:
The period of effective use for the
tire sealant has expired (the period of
effectiveness is indicated on the bottle
label)
The tear or puncture in the tire
exceeds about 0.16 inches (4 mm)
The damage has occurred to an
area of the tire other than the tread
The vehicle has been driven with
nearly no air remaining in the tire
The tire has come off the wheel rim
Damage to the wheel rim has
occurred
The tire has two or more punctures
Sealing A Tire With Tire
Service Kit
Warning!
Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side
of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.
Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the
vehicle under the following circumstances:
– If the puncture in the tire tread is
approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger.
– If the tire has any sidewall damage.
– If the tire has any damage from driving
with extremely low tire pressure.
– If the tire has any damage from driving
on a flat tire.
– If the wheel has any damage.
– If you are unsure of the condition of the
tire or the wheel.
Keep Tire Service Kit away from open
flames or heat sources.
A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward
in a collision or hard stop could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow
the Tire Service Kit in the place provided.
Failure to follow these warnings can result
in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.
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Tire Service Kit Location
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