Fiat DOBLO 2015, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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TYRE REPAIRING AND
PRESSURE RESTORING
PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
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stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can carry out the procedure safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the parking brake;
wear the reflective safety jacket
before getting out of the car (anyway
comply with the laws in force in the
country you are driving in);
insert the sealant cartridge (1)
into the corresponding compressor
compartment (2)and press it down
hard fig. 195. Remove the speed limit
sticker (3)and apply it in a clearly visible
position fig. 199;
wear the gloves;
remove the cap from the tyre valve
and connect and screw the transparent
tube of the sealing fluid (4) fig. 195
onto the valve. If a 250 ml cartridge is
present the housing of the transparent
tube is provided with removable ring to
facilitate extraction. Make sure that the
ON-OFF button (5) fig. 197 is in the off
position (button not pressed);
plug the electric connector (6)
fig. 196 into the 12V socket of the
vehicle and start the vehicle engine;
operate the compressor by pressing
the ON-OFF button (5) fig. 197.
When the pressure shown in Owner
Handbook or on the specific label
appears on the pressure gauge (7),
stop the compressor by pressing the
ON-OFF button (5) again;
disconnect the cartridge (1) from the
compressor, by pressing the release
button (8) and lifting the cartridge (1)
upwards fig. 198.
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If the pressure gauge (7) fig. 197
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 fig. 198.
Move the vehicle by approximately
10 m to promote the distribution of
sealant; stop the vehicle safely, operate
the handbrake and restore pressure
using the black inflation pipe (9) fig. 200
to reach the required pressure. If
even in this case, the pressure is
less than 1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes
after switching on the compressor,
do not resume driving, but contact a
Dealership.
After driving for about 8 km / 5
miles, position the vehicle in a safe
and suitable area and engage the
handbrake. Take the compressor