Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Руководство пользователя

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Wheels and tyres
What to do when a tyre is
punctured
WARNINGS
Before attempting a repair,
activate hazard warning lights if
the vehicle is causing an obstruction.
Where possible the vehicle
should be parked away from
traffi c. Where the vehicle, yourself or
passengers are at risk of collision with
passing traffi c, and the vehicle cannot
be moved to a safe location, have the
vehicle professionally recovered. (Refer
to Vehicle Recovery section)
Set the parking brake to ensure
the vehicle doesn’t move
unexpectedly.
A tyre puncture within the tyre’s tread
area can be repaired in two stages with
the temporary mobility kit:
• Stage 1. The tyre is reinfl ated with
a sealing compound and air. After
the tyre has been reinfl ated, the
vehicle is driven a short distance) to
distribute the sealant in the tyre.
• Stage 2. The tyre pressure is
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
to the correct value.
Stage 1: Reinfl ating the tyre with
sealing compound and air
WARNINGS
Do not remove any foreign
objects, such as nails or screws,
from the tyre.
Only punctured areas located
within the tyre tread can be sealed
with the TMK.
Do not attempt to repair
punctures larger than 6.4mm.
Do not attempt to repair damage
to the tyre’s sidewall.
Do not attempt to repair damage
to worn-out tyres using the TMK.
Sealant compound contains
latex. Ensure you use the non-
latex gloves provided to avoid an allergic
reaction.
Only use the sealing compound
before the use-by date. The
use-by date is on the lower right hand
corner of the label located on the sealant
canister.
1. Remove the valve cap from the tyre
valve.
2. Unwrap the clear tube from the
compressor housing.
3. Remove the tube cap and fasten
the metal connector of the tube to
the tyre valve, turning clockwise.
Make sure the connection is tightly
fastened.
4. Plug the power cable into the 12V
power point in the vehicle.
5. Remove the warning sticker found
on the canister and place it on the
top of the instrument panel or the
centre of the dash.