638 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■ When fixing the flat tire ●Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.
●Do not touch the wheels or the
area around the brakes immediately after the vehicle has been driven. After the vehicle has
been driven, the wheels and the area around the brakes may be
extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts may result in burns.
●Connect the valve and hose
securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.
If the hose is not properly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur as sealant may be sprayed out.
●If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk that the hose will move abruptly due to air pressure.
●After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the hose is disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.
●Follow the operation procedure to repair the tire. If the procedure is not followed, the sealant may spray out.
●Keep back from the tire while it is being repaired, as there is a
chance of it bursting while the repair operation is being performed. If you notice any cracks or deformation of the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop the repair operation immediately.
●The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not operate the compressor continuously for more than 40 minutes.
●Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling the repair kit during and after operation. Do not
touch the metal part connecting the bottle and the compressor. It will be extremely hot.
●Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the one indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area
where an SRS airbag is located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS
air bag from operating properly.
■ Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful
when turning and cornering.
●If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering wheel, stop
the vehicle and check the following:
• Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 19 psi( 130
kPa, 1.3 kgf / cm 2 or bar) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.