2008 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 207

Roadside Emergencies What to do when a tire is punctured A tire puncture within the tire's tread area can be repaired in two stages with the temporary mobility kit: • In the first stage, the tire will be reinflated with a sealing compound and air. After the tire has been reinflated, you will need to drive the vehicle a short distance (approximately two miles) to activate the sealing compound inside the tire. • In the second stage, you will need to check the tire pressure and, if necessary, adjust tire inflation to its proper pressure. First stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and air 1. Remove the hose (1) and the cable with the electrical plug (2) from the kit's storage compartment (3). 2. Remove the valve cap from the punctured tire, then screw the hose firmly onto the tire's air valve. 3. Insert the electrical plug into the vehicle's dash mounted power point. 207 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)