Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2009, Owner'S Manual

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For emergencies
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• The tyre is punctured in the side wall (A), not in the
tread (B).
• The vehicle has been driven with the tyre almost com-
pletely flat.
• The tyre has completely slipped over the wheel rim and
come off the wheel.
• The wheel is damaged.
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Use the tyre sealant only at ambient temperatures of -
20 °C to + 60 °C.
●
Effect an emergency repair without pulling out the object
(nail, screw, etc.) that is stuck in the tyre.
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Do not use the tyre sealant if the tyre has been damaged
by being driven when insufficiently inflated (e.g. bumps,
cuts, cracks etc. on the tyre).
●
Wipe tyre sealant off paintwork immediately with a damp
cloth.
●
Immediately wash out any clothes contaminated with the
tyre sealant.
Before repairing a tyre, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat
location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transmission, turn the ignition
key to the “LOCK” position, move the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles with automated manual transmission, move
the allshift lever to the “R” (Reverse) position, turn the
ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
With an automated manual transmission vehicle, confirm
that there is an “R” in the allshift indicator display.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set up a warning triangle,
flashing signal lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from the
vehicle, and have all your passengers leave the vehicle.