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WHEELS AND TIRES
12.
Apply the warning label supplied with
the tire repair kit to a prominent area in
the vehicle to remind you not to exceed
55 mph (90 km/h) until the tire has
been professionally repaired or
replaced
13.
Dispose of the used sealant canister
and sealant/air hose assembly at a
local Karma Automotive Retailer
14.
Replace the tire sealant canister and
sealant/air hose assembly.
TIRE PRESSURES
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURES
WARNING: Pressure checks should
only be carried out when the tires are
cold and the vehicle has been stationary
for more than three hours. A hot tire at or
below recommended cold inflation
pressure is dangerously under-inflated.
WARNING: If the vehicle has been
parked in direct sunlight or used in
high ambient temperatures, do not reduce
the tire pressures. Move the vehicle into the
shade and allow the tires to cool before
checking.
WARNING: Do not exceed the
maximum pressure stated on the
sidewall of the tire. Over-inflation could
cause the tire to fail suddenly.
Check the pressures when the tires are
cold. Air pressure increases in warm tires,
and it only takes one mile of driving to
warm the tires sufficiently to affect the tire
pressures. If it is necessary to check the
tires when they are warm, you should
expect the pressures to have increased. Do
not let air out of warm tires in an attempt
to match the recommended cold tire
pressures.
The following procedure should be used to
check and adjust tire pressures:
1.
Remove the cap from the valve, then
firmly press the tire gauge onto the
valve and measure the pressure
2.
If the tire pressure is too low, add air to
reach the required pressure
3.
Check the pressure by removing the tire
gauge and then reattaching it. Failure
to remove and reattach the gauge to
the valve could cause the gauge to
show an incorrect reading
4.
If the tire pressure is too high, remove
the gauge and allow air out of the tire
by pressing the center of the valve.
Reattach the gauge to the valve and
check the pressure
5.
Repeat the process adding or removing
air as required until the correct tire
pressure is reached
6.
Reinstall the valve cap
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
The TPMS malfunction indicator is provided
by a separate telltale, which displays the
symbol “TPMS” when illuminated.
When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels
on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.