530 8-2 . Steps to take in an emergency
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
■ 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