2010 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 195

2010 Volvo S40 Manual

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07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System WARNING Please keep the following points in mind when using the tire sealing system: • Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air. If irritation persists, get medical attention. NOTE Do not remove any foreign objects (nails, etc.) from the tire before using the sealing system. • The sealing compound bottle (no. 8 in the illustration) contains 1.2-Ethanol and natural rubber-latex. These substances are harmful if swallowed. The contents of this bottle may cause allergic skin reactions or otherwise be potentially harmful to the skin, the central nervous system, and the eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest the contents. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin. Tire sealing system-temporarily repairing a flat tire • Stage 2: The tire's inflation pressure is checked and adjusted if necessary. • WARNING G019723 Never leave the tire sealing system unattended when it is operating. Keep the tire sealing system away from children. Be sure the vehicle is parked safely off the road and away from moving traffic. Apply the parking brake. Precautions: Hands should be washed thoroughly after handling. Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Stage 1: Sealing the hole 1. Open the cover on the tire sealing kit. 2. Peel off the speed limit sticker and affix it to the steering wheel hub where it will be clearly visible to the driver. 3. Ensure that the on/off switch is in position 0 (the 0 side of the switch should be pressed down). First aid: • • Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages: • Stage 1: The hole is sealed by pumping sealing compound into the tire. The car is then driven a short distance to distribute the sealing compound in the tire. 07 `` 195

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07 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System
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WARNING
Please keep the following points in mind
when using the tire sealing system:
The sealing compound bottle (no. 8 in
the illustration) contains 1.2-Ethanol
and natural rubber-latex. These sub-
stances are harmful if swallowed.
The contents of this bottle may cause
allergic skin reactions or otherwise be
potentially harmful to the skin, the cen-
tral nervous system, and the eyes.
Precautions:
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not ingest the contents.
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact
with the skin.
Hands should be washed thoroughly
after handling.
First aid:
Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with
soap and water. Get medical attention
if symptoms occur.
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the
upper and lower eyelids. Get medical
attention if symptoms occur.
Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air.
If irritation persists, get medical atten-
tion.
Tire sealing system–temporarily
repairing a flat tire
G019723
Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two
stages:
Stage 1:
The hole is sealed by pumping
sealing compound into the tire. The car is
then driven a short distance to distribute
the sealing compound in the tire.
NOTE
Do not remove any foreign objects (nails,
etc.) from the tire before using the sealing
system.
Stage 2:
The tire’s inflation pressure is
checked and adjusted if necessary.
WARNING
Never leave the tire sealing system
unattended when it is operating.
Keep the tire sealing system away from
children.
Be sure the vehicle is parked safely off
the road and away from moving traffic.
Apply the parking brake.
Stage 1: Sealing the hole
1.
Open the cover on the tire sealing kit.
2.
Peel off the speed limit sticker and affix it
to the steering wheel hub where it will be
clearly visible to the driver.
3.
Ensure that the on/off switch is in posi-
tion
0
(the
0
side of the switch should be
pressed down).