2014 Ford Taurus Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 344

Wheels and Tires 343 • 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 temporary mobility 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, an authorized Ford dealer must replace the tire pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem on the wheel. • When inflating a tire or other objects, use the black air hose only. Do not use the transparent hose which is designed for sealant application only. • Operating the temporary mobility kit could cause an electrical disturbance in radio, CD, and DVD player operation. 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 (about 4 miles [6 kilometers]) to distribute the sealant in the tire. • In the second stage, check the tire pressure and adjust, if necessary, to the vehicle's tire inflation pressure. First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing Compound and Air WARNING: Do not stand directly over the temporary mobility kit while inflating the tire. If you notice any unusual bulges or deformations in the tire's sidewall during inflation, stop and call roadside assistance. WARNING: If the tire does not inflate to the recommended tire pressure within 15 minutes, stop and call roadside assistance. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)