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Flat Tires
1 Sealing is possible 2 Sealing is not possible
WARNING
. Do not use the flat tire repair kit in the following cases.
– The tire has already been damaged as a result of being driven in the under inflated condition.
– The tire damage is not located within the visible tread of the tire.
– The tire damage is on the sidewall of the tire.
– When the tire has been taken off of the wheel.
– The wheel or the tire valve of the flat tire is damaged.
– Two or more tires have been punctured.
– The expiration date of the sealant has passed.
– The tire is punctured by pointed items such as nails of 0.2 in( 4 mm) or larger.
. When inflating the flat tire, if the tire inflation pressure does not reach the green zone of the pressure gauge within 10 minutes, do not continue to seal the tire. We recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer.
. Drive with caution and avoid making sudden steering or driving maneuvers.
. Do not exceed a maximum speed of 50 mph( 80 km / h).
. Do not exceed a maximum driving distance of 125 miles( 200 km).
. Do not use tire chains on a sealed tire.
. If used for a purpose other than sealing a flat tire, the flat tire repair kit may cause a severe accident or injury due to the fact that compressed air can act as an explosive or propellant.
. Safely park your vehicle on the roadside so that you do not obstruct the flow of traffic and so that you are able to seal the flat tire without being in danger.
. Apply the parking brake, even if the vehicle is parked on a level road, to make sure that the vehicle will not move.
. Stop the engine before sealing the flat tire.
. Turn on the hazard warning flasher while sealing the flat tire.
. Do not attempt to remove foreign objects like nails or screws that have penetrated the tire. Leave them as they are.
. Never leave the flat tire repair kit unattended while in use.
. Only one tire can be repaired with one bottle of sealant.
. The tires can be repaired when the ambient temperature is −228F( −308C) or higher.