8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Before repairing the vehicle
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
• Set the parking brake.
• Shift the shift position to P.
• Stop the EV system.
• Turn on the emergency flashers.
• Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit if the damage is caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw from the tire. Removing the object may widen the opening and make emergency repair with the repair kit impossible.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire. tire puncture repair kit. Contact your SUBARU dealer.
●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
●When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the
tire, such as on the side wall, except the tread
●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the tread is 0.16 in.( 4 mm) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When two or more tires have been punctured
●When more than one sharp objects such as nails or screws have passed through the tread on a single tire
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When trouble arises
■ A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency