Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Manual

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10. Immediately drive the vehicle (with
caution) for 6 km to distribute the
sealant evenly inside the tyre. Do not
exceed 80 km/h.
Note:
If you experience any unusual
vibration or noise while driving, reduce
speed until you can safely pull off to
the side of the road to call for roadside
assistance. Do not proceed to Stage 2.
11. After 6 km, stop and check the tyre
pressure. See Stage 2.
Stage 2: Checking tyre pressure
Check the air pressure of your tyre as
follows:
1. Remove the valve cap from the tyre
valve.
2. Unhook the black hose from the
side of the compressor and fasten
firmly on the valve stem by turning
clockwise.
WARNING
If you are proceeding from
Stage 1 and the pressure is below
1.4 bar (20 psi), stop and call roadside
assistance.
3. Turn the dial clockwise to the ‘air’
position. Turn on the kit by pressing
the On/Off button.
4. Adjust the tyre to the recommended
inflation pressure from the tyre decal
located in the glovebox. Press the
deflation button to remove air.
Note:
The tyre pressure has to be
checked with the compressor in the OFF
position to get the correct tyre pressure
reading.
5. Turn the compressor off by pressing
the On/Off button.
6. Unplug the hoses, re-install the valve
cap on the tyre and return the kit to
the stowage area.
WARNING
The power plug may get hot after
use and should be handled
carefully while unplugging.
What to do after the tyre has been
sealed
WARNINGS
Do not drive the vehicle above
80 km/h with a TMK repaired tyre.
Do not drive further than
200 km with a TMK repaired tyre.
Drive only to the closest Authorised Ford
Dealer or tyre repairer to have your tyre
inspected.
Drive carefully with a TMK
repaired tyre and avoid abrupt
steering inputs.
Periodically monitor tyre inflation
pressure in the TMK repaired tyre.
If the tyre is losing pressure, have the
vehicle professionally recovered. (Refer
to Vehicle Recovery section)
After using the temporary mobility
kit to seal your tyre, you will need to
replace the sealant canister and clear
tube. Sealing compound and spare
parts can be obtained and replaced at
an authorised Ford Motor Company
dealership or tyre dealer. Empty sealant
Wheels and tyres