X
Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
X
Drive off immediately.
The tire sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.
G
WARNING
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). A tire sealant repair is not
designed to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the instru-
ment cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a tire
sealant repaired tire may change. Adapt
your driving accordingly.
X
After driving for about 1.8 miles (3 km)
or ten minutes, stop and exit the vehicle
taking all of the appropriate safety pre-
cautions.
X
Take the tire repair kit from the vehicle.
X
Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
valve G.
X
Check the tire inflation pressure using
pressure gauge ;.
G
WARNING
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
130 kPa (1.3 bar, 19 psi) do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest authorized
electric drive smart center or call Road-
side Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
X
If the tire inflation pressure is at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar, 19 psi), inflate or deflate
the tire to correct tire inflation pres-
sure (see Tire and Loading Information
placard located on the driver’s door
B‑pillar).
R
To increase the tire inflation pres-
sure: Switch on the electric air pump.
R
To decrease the tire inflation pres-
sure: Open vent screw =. Recheck the
tire inflation pressure with the elec-
tric air pump’s pressure gauge.
X
After checking the tire inflation pres-
sure, unscrew the end of filler hose ?
from tire valve G.
X
Screw the valve cap onto the tire valve.
X
Plug filler hose with the stopper.
X
Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
!
The manufacturer is unable to guaran-
tee that all tire punctures can be
repaired with the tire repair kit, in par-
ticular cuts or perforations larger than
approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) or away from
the tire’s tread. The manufacturer is not
liable for damage sustained through
improper use of the tire repair kit.
G
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pres-
sures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated
tires wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and energy con-
sumption of the vehicle, and are more
likely to fail from being overheated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated
tires can adversely affect handling and
ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase
stopping distance, and result in sudden
deflation (blowout) because they are more
likely to become punctured or damaged by
road debris, potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the
Tire and Loading Information placard on
the driver’s door B‑pillar. Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing
a blowout. Overloading the tires can also
result in handling or steering problems, or
brake failure.
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