Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek, Owner'S Manual

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When is sealing not possible?
Do not use the flat tire repair kit in the
following cases. Contact a SUBARU deal-
er or Commercial Road Service for assis-
tance.
1) Expiration date
.
The expiration date of the sealant has
passed.
NOTE
The sealant has an expiration date.
Replace the sealant before the expira-
tion date has passed. Contact a
SUBARU dealer if you need to replace
the sealant.
1) Sealing is possible
2) Sealing is not possible
.
The tire damage is not located within
the visible tread of the tire.
.
The sidewall of the tire has cracks,
bumps, or similar damage.
.
Two or more tires have been punctu-
red. (One bottle of sealant is sufficient to
seal only one tire.)
.
The tire has already been damaged as
a result of being driven in an under inflated
condition.
.
When the tire bead has unseated from
the wheel.
.
The wheel or the tire valve of the flat
tire is damaged.
.
The diameter of the puncture in the
visible tread of the tire is more than 3/16 in
(4 mm).
.
The temperature is lower than
−
22
8
F
(
−
30
8
C).
!
Flat tire repair kit
The flat tire repair kit is stored under the
driver
’
s seat.
1) Case
2) Speed limit label
3) Quick reference
4) Compressor
5) Sealant application cap
6) Bottle of sealant
NOTE
.
Break the foil seal on the bottle of
the sealant only immediately before
using the sealant. Otherwise, the odor
could become irritating and the sealant
In case of emergency/In case of a flat tire
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