8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■ Compressor
Air pressure gauge Compressor switch Power plug Hose Air release cap
■ Emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can
be used only once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant in the bottle and other parts of the kit
have been used and need to be replaced, contact your SUBARU dealer.
●The compressor can be used repeatedly.
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from-40 ° F(-40 ° C) to 140 ° F( 60 ° C).
●The kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed on your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original ones, or for any other purposes.
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
●If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body,
the stain may not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away the sealant with a
wet cloth.
●During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This does not indicate a malfunction.
●Do not use to check or to adjust the tire pressure.
■ Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
●Check the sealant expiry date
occasionally. The expiry date is shown on the bottle.
●Do not use sealant whose expiry date has already passed. Otherwise, repairs conducted using the
emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be performed properly.
●The sealant has a limited life span. The expiry date is marked on the bottle. The sealant should
be replaced before the expiry date. Contact your SUBARU dealer for replacement.
WARNING
■ If you have a flat tire
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall. In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.
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When trouble arises