2011 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 298

Roadside Emergencies 1. Air compressor (inside) 2. Diverter knob 3. On/Off button 4. Air pressure gauge 5. Deflation button 6. Sealant bottle/canister 7. Sealant filling clear tube 8. Sealant tube - tire valve connector 9. Yellow cap tool 10. Air compressor hose 11. Air hose - tire valve connector 12. Accessory power plug 13. Casing/housing 1 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 8 11 10 9 General information WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Do not attempt to repair punctures larger than 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) or damage to the tire's sidewall. The tire may not completely seal. Note: Do not use the temporary mobility kit if a tire has become severely damaged by driving the vehicle with a tire that has insufficient air pressure. Only punctured areas located within the tire tread can be sealed with the temporary mobility kit. Loss of air pressure may adversely affect tire performance. For this reason: • Do not drive the vehicle above 50 mph (80 km/h). • Do not drive further than 120 miles (200 km). 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. 298 2011 Taurus Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)