2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Owner Manual - Page 242

Wheels and Tires General Information WARNING Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Note: Do not use the kit to repair a severely damaged tire, damaged from driving the vehicle with a tire that has insufficient air pressure. You can only use the kit to seal punctured areas located within the tire tread. Do not attempt to repair punctures larger than 1.4 inch (6.4 millimeters) or damage to the tire's sidewall. The tire may not completely seal. Loss of air pressure may adversely affect tire performance. For this reason: Note: Do not drive the vehicle above 50 mph (80 km/h). Note: Do not drive further than 120 miles (200 kilometers). Drive only to the closest Ford Motor Company authorized dealer or tire repair shop to have your tire inspected. • • Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers. Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire; if the tire is losing pressure, have the vehicle towed. Read the information in the Tips for Use of the Kit section to make sure of safe operation of the kit and your vehicle. • • Before operating the kit, make sure your vehicle is safely off the road and away from moving traffic. Turn on the hazard lights. Always set the parking brake to make sure the vehicle does not move unexpectedly. Do not remove any foreign objects, such as nails or screws, from the tire. When using the kit, leave the engine running (only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area) so the compressor does not drain the vehicle's battery. Do not allow the compressor to operate continuously for more than 15 minutes; this will help prevent the compressor from overheating. Never leave the kit unattended when it is operating. Sealant compound contains latex. Make sure that you use the non-latex gloves provided to avoid an allergic reaction. Keep the kit away from children. Only use the kit when the ambient temperature is between -22°F (-30°C) and 158°F (70°C). Only use the sealing compound before the use by date. The use by date is on the lower right hand corner of the label located on the sealant canister (bottle). Check the use by date regularly and replace the canister after four years. Do not store the kit unsecured inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle as it may cause injury during a sudden stop or crash. Always store the kit in its original location. After sealant use, you must replace the tire pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem on the wheel by an authorized Ford dealer. • • • • • • • • • • Tips for Use of the Kit Read the following list of tips to make sure of safe operation of the kit: • 240 C-MAX (CCG)