Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek, Owner'S Manual

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17. Remove the compressor hose (2) from
the application cap (6).
18. Connect the valve fitting (9) on the tip
of the application cap
’
s rubber hose (8) to
the other side of the application cap (5) to
prevent the remaining sealant from leak-
ing out.
CAUTION
Be careful that sealant does not leak
onto skin or fabric.
19. Put away the flat tire repair kit.
20. Immediately start the hybrid system
and begin driving your vehicle for approxi-
mately 10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km) to
distribute the sealant through the tire.
Drive carefully, obeying legal speed limits,
never driving faster than 50 mph (80
km/h), and avoiding sudden steering
movements.
21. After a short drive, stop in a safe place
and re-check the tire pressure.
CAUTION
.
If you notice anything unusual
while driving, pull off the road to
a safe place and contact a
SUBARU dealer or Commercial
Road Service for assistance. If
the sealant has not been set
completely, the tire might lose
pressure and became unstable.
.
Secure the flat tire repair kit and
bottle so that they do not move.
Otherwise, they could strike a
passenger in the event of a
sudden stop or collision and
cause injury.
NOTE
The low tire pressure warning light
might illuminate while you are driving.
22. Park your vehicle in a safe location,
turn off the ignition switch and check the
tire pressure using the gauge included
with the compressor to inspect tire pres-
sure. The proper tire pressure can be
found on the tire placard attached to the
door pillar on the driver
’
s side.
23. Remove the valve cap from the sea-
lant-filled tire.
24. Connect the compressor hose (2) to
the valve on the sealant-filled tire.
In case of emergency/In case of a flat tire
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