Get IN AN EMERGENCY -> TYRE REPAIR KIT Guide for Ford Ka 2 Door Second Generation (2009-2016)

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Keep the kit out of the reach

of children.

TYRE REPAIR KIT

WARNING

Do not try and repair

damage other than the one

The vehicle may not have a spare wheel.

In this case, to repair a punctured tyre

use the emergency tyre repair kit. The

repair kit is in the spare wheel housing.

Use the kit only at an ambient

temperature between −30°C (22°F)

and +70°C (+158°F).

on the visible section of the tread.

WARNING

Do not try to repair damage

on the tyre shoulder.

HOW TO USE THE TYRE

REPAIR KIT

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

Depending on the type and

WARNING

The compressed air bottle

may behave like an

The repair kit seals most punctures

(with a max.. diameter of 6 mm – 1/4")

to temporarily enable mobility.

size of the puncture,

sometimes tyres cannot be repaired

or can only be partially repaired.

A pressure loss in the tyre may

influence the vehicle movements

and make you lose control of

the vehicle.

explosive or a propellent.

Follow the instructions below while

using the kit:

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Drive carefully and avoid sudden

steering or maneuvers, above all

if the vehicle is heavily loaded or is

towing a trailer.

WARNING

While using the kit, never

leave the repair kit

unattended.

WARNING

Do not use the quick tyre

repair kit if damaging is

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The kit ensures a temporary

emergency repair and the possibility

of continuing the trip till the nearest

vehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive for

max. 200 km (125 mi).

due to running with flat tyre.

WARNING

Do not keep the compressor

operating for longer than

10 minutes.

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Do not exceed the max. speed of

80 km/h (50 mi/h).

Note Use the repair kit only for the

vehicle it has been supplied with.

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Park the vehicle at the side of the

road without hindering the traffic

flow, to use the kit without any

hazard.

HOW TO INFLATE THE TYRE

WARNING

The sealant contains

natural rubber latex.

WARNING

Check the tyre shoulder

before inflating it. Do not

Avoid contact with skin and

clothes. In case of contact rinse

immediately with plenty of water

and call a doctor.

In order to ensure stability to the

vehicle, engage the parking brake,

even if the vehicle is not on roads

with a gradient.

try and inflate the tyre if it is

cracked, bulged or damaged.

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Do not try and remove foreign

bodies puncturing the tyre, such

as nails or screws.

WARNING

Should the tyre pressure

not reach 1.8 bar (26 psi)

WARNING

Leave the engine running while using

the kit only if the vehicle is outdoors

and not in a poorly ventilated place

(for example, within a building).

In this case, instead, start the

While the compressor

is operating, do not stand

in front of the tyre.

in 10 minutes, the tyre may be

damaged in such a way that no

temporary repair is possible. In this

case, stop driving with this tyre.

compressor with the engine off.

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Replace the sealant bottle with

a new one before the expiry date

(see bottle cap).

WARNING

Check the tyre shoulder.

Should cracking, bulging

Inform all vehicle users that the tyre

has been temporarily repaired with

the suitable kit and that special

driving caution must be used.

or damage appear, switch

the compressor off and let

the air bleed through the safety

valve. Stop driving with this tyre.

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5. Fasten the sealant bottle B on

its support D.

6. Remove the cap of the valve from

the damaged tyre.

7. Tightly screw the hose of the sealant

bottle C on the valve of the damaged

tyre.

8. Make sure the switch of the

compressor G is in position 0.

9. Insert the power plug F in the socket

of the cigar lighter or in an auxiliary

supply socket.

10. Start the engine.

11. Set the switch of compressor G

in position I.

12. Inflate the tyre for max. 10 minutes

at a pressure between min. 1.8 bar

(26 psi) and max. 3.5 bar (51 psi).

Move the switch of compressor

G in the position 0 and check

the current pressure of the tyre

with the pressure gauge E.

KA00128m

fig. 9

The kit in fig. 9 includes:

A Label

1. Remove the tyre repair kit from

the package.

2. Remove the label A indicating

the max. allowed speed of 80 km/h

(50 mi/h) from the sealant bottle

and place it on the dashboard in

the driver’s field of vision. Make sure

the label does not cover anything

important.

3. Remove the hose H with the safety

valve I and the power plug with cable

F from the kit.

B Sealant bottle

Note If a pressure of 1.8 bar (26 psi)

cannot be reached, do not continue

inflating the tyre.

C Hose of the sealant bottle

D Bottle support

E Pressure gauge

Note If the sealant is pumped through

the valve of the tyre, the pressure can

increase up to 6 bar (87 psi), but will

decrease again after about 30 seconds.

F Power plug with cable

G Compressor switch

H Repair kit hose

4. Connect the hose H with the safety

valve I to the sealant bottle B.

Safety valve

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13. Remove the power plug F from

the socket of the cigar lighter or

from the auxiliary supply socket.

18. Stop the vehicle after having driven

Note Please note that emergency

repair kits offer a temporary mobility

only. Norms ruling tyre repair with

a repair kit may vary depending on the

country. It is recommended to refer

to a specialised tyre dealer to get such

information.

approximately for three kilometres

(two miles). Check and adjust the

damaged tyre inflation pressure,

if necessary.

14. Quickly loosen the hose C from the

tyre valve. Close the valve cap again.

19. Connect the kit and read the tyre

15. Leave the sealant bottle B on

its support D.

pressure on the pressure gauge E.

20. Take the pressure to the indicated

value (see paragraph “Inflation

pressure” in section “Technical

Specifications”).

21. After having inflated the tyre at

the right pressure set the switch

of the compressor G to position 0,

remove the power plug F from

the socket, loosen the hose C

and tighten the valve cap.

16. Make sure the kit is kept in a safe

and easy to reach place. You will

need the kit again when the tyre

pressure is checked.

17. Drive immediately for about three

kilometres (two miles) so that the

sealant can close the damaged spot.

WARNING

Before driving, make sure

that the tyre has been

inflated at the recommended

pressure. See Technical Specifications.

Check the tyre pressure until

the repaired tyre is replaced.

22. Leave the hoses C and H connected

with the sealant bottle B and put

the kit in a safe place.

23. Go to the nearest tyre dealer

to have the damaged tyre replaced.

Inform the tyre dealer that the tyre

contains sealant before he removes

it from the rim. Replace the sealant

bottle B and the hose C after the

use and as soon as possible.

WARNING

If you feel strong vibrations,

an irregular steering wheel

Empty sealant bottles may be disposed

of among general domestic waste.

behaviour or hear noise while

driving, reduce speed and drive

carefully till a place where the

vehicle can be safely stopped.

Check again tyre and pressure.

If the tyre pressure is lower than

1 bar (14.7 psi) or if there

are cracking, bulging or visible

damaging, do not continue

driving with the same tyre.

Give your tyre dealer the sealant

residues or dispose of them according

to the local disposal regulations.

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