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Tyre repair
9-5 Roadside emergencies
Repairing a tyre
If possible, stop in a safe place away from
traffic. Always ask a passenger to wait in a
safe area away from traffic. Switch on the
hazard warning lights to alert other road
users, then follow these steps:
1. Inspect the deflated tyre for cause of
puncture. If possible, remove foreign
material (such as screws or nails) from
the tread.
2. Remove the tyre sealant from the
trunk.
Note: In cold conditions, use the
vehicle’s heater to warm the aerosol.
3. Position the wheel (if possible) so that
the puncture is at the bottom.
4. Remove the valve cap and clean the
valve thread.
5. Vigorously shake the tyre sealant for
approximately 30 seconds.
6. Screw the filler tube onto the tyre
valve and break the safety seal.
7. Hold the aerosol upright and turn the
knob 1/4 turn clockwise. If you need to
stop the process, simply turn the knob
back to the ‘OFF’ position.
8. Empty the entire contents of the
aerosol into the tyre. When the sealant
stops flowing through the filler tube,
turn the knob to the ‘OFF’ position and
unscrew the filler tube from the tyre
valve.
Note: If tyre sealant comes into
contact with the vehicle’s paint,
immediately wash the area with water
to avoid permanent damage.
9. If the wheel rim has lifted from the
ground, drive immediately for 10 to
20 km (6 to 12 miles) to distribute the
sealant evenly inside the tyre. Drive
gently and do not exceed 48 km/h
(30 mph).
WARNING: If the wheel rim has not
lifted from the ground, call Roadside
Assistance to have the vehicle transported
to a repair facility.
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10. Drive to the nearest service station and
inflate the tyre to the correct pressure
(see Tyre pressures, page 10-6.)
If the required pressure cannot be
reached, then the tyre is too severely
damaged and you should have the
vehicle transported to a tyre repair
facility.
Do not drive!
Note: The pressure of the repaired tyre
can be monitored using the touch
screen while driving. If you notice any
drop in pressure while driving, stop the
vehicle in a safe location and call
Roadside assistance.
11. If the correct tyre pressure was
achieved, continue driving. Drive
carefully and do not exceed 48 km/h
(30 mph).
At the earliest opportunity, have the
tyre repaired or replaced and replace
the used tyre sealant.
WARNING: Always inform the tyre
repairer that tyre sealant has been
used. If the tyre is to be subsequently
deflated, only do so in a well ventilated
area.
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Note: Tyre sealant can damage the tyre
pressure sensors installed in the wheels. It
is therefore recommended that the sensor
is always replaced when tyre sealant has
been used. If the tyre is not repaired or
replaced by Tesla Motors or an authorised
repairer, the TPM system will not provide
tyre pressure information until a Tesla
service technician has performed a brief
set-up procedure.
Replacing the tyre sealant
Always replace the used tyre sealant with
one of the same type and capacity, 400 ml
(13.5 ounces). Tyre sealants are available
through most reputable automotive
retailers.
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