Fiat 124 Spider Abarth (2017 year). Instruction - page 13

DESCRIPTION

FUSE RATING

PROTECTED COMPONENT

F01

RHT R

30 A

—

F02

RHT L

30 A

—

F03

—

—

—

F04

—

—

—

F05

F.OUTLET

15 A

Accessory Sockets

F06

—

—

—

F07

AT IND

7.5 A

AT Shift Indicator — If Equipped

F08

MIRROR

7.5 A

Power Control Mirror

F09

R_DECK R

30 A

—

F10

R_DECK L

30 A

—

F11

F.WASHER

15 A

Windshield Washer

F12

P.WINDOW

30 A

Power Windows

F13

—

—

—

F14

SRS2/ESCL

15 A

—

F15

—

—

—

F16

—

—

—

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CHANGING A WHEEL

Warning!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the

side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.

Being under a jacked-up vehicle is

dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.

The jack is designed to be used as a

tool for changing tires only. The jack should
not be used to lift the vehicle for service
purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on
a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.

Tools Location

Your vehicle may be equipped with a
spare tire, jack, lug wrench, and tow
eyes. For details, contact an authorized
dealer.
Tools are stored in the trunk.

Jacking Instructions — If
Equipped

To Remove The Jack

Proceed as follows:

1. In the right side of the trunk, pull on
indentation on side of cover to remove.

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.

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Jack Tools

1 — Jack Lever
2 — Lug Wrench (If Equipped)
3 — Tow Eyes (If Equipped)

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Jack Location

1 — Indentation On Cover
2 — Jack And Tools Cover

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Jack Components

3 — Wing Bolt
4 — Jack Screw

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To Secure The Jack

Proceed as follows:

1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing back, and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.

2. Turn the jack screw clockwise.

3. Turn the wing bolt completely to
secure the jack.

4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.

Warning!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.

Maintenance

Always keep the jack clean.

Make sure the moving parts are kept

free from dirt or rust.

Make sure the screw thread is

adequately lubricated.

Conditions Of Non-Use

Temperatures below -40°F (−40°C)

On sandy or muddy ground

On uneven ground

On steep roads

In extreme weather conditions

In direct contact with the engine or

for repairs under the vehicle

On boats

Changing Procedure

Note: Make sure the jack is well
lubricated before using it.

Warning!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull
far enough off the road to avoid being hit
when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.

Proceed as follows:

1. Stop the vehicle in a position that
does not cause any danger to traffic
and lets you change the tire in safety, as
far as possible from the edge of the
driving lane. The ground must be flat
and sufficiently compact.

2. Turn on the hazard warning lights
and engage the parking brake.

3. For vehicles with automatic
transmission, place the gear selector in
Park (P). For vehicles with manual
transmission, place gear selector in
Reverse (R) and turn off the engine.

4. Stop the engine. The motor must be
kept off as long as the vehicle is lifted
off the ground.

5. Remove the jack and tools.

6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear wheel.

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Blocking Right Front Tire And Left

Rear Tire

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Removing A Tire

Warning!

Carefully follow these tire changing
warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:

Always park on a firm, level surface as

far from the edge of the roadway as
possible before raising the vehicle.

Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.

Block the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be raised.

Set the parking brake firmly and set the

transmission in PARK.

Do not let any passenger sit in the

vehicle when it is on a jack.

Do not get under the vehicle when it is

on a jack. If you need to get under a raised
vehicle, take it to a service center where it
can be raised on a lift.

Only use the jack in the positions

indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a
tire change.

If working on or near a roadway, be

extremely careful of motor traffic.

Proceed as follows:

1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.

2. Place the jack under the lift point
closest to the tire being changed with
the jack head squarely under the
jack-up point.

3. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown and adjust the jack head so that
it is close to the jack-up position.

4. Continue raising the jack head
gradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is inserted
into the lift point.

Caution!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by
jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this
vehicle.

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Loosen Lug Nuts Counterclockwise

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Raising The Jack

1 — Jack Head

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5. Insert the jack lever and attach the
lug wrench to tire jack.

Warning!

Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never get any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.

6. Turn the jack handle clockwise and
raise the vehicle high enough so that
the tire is raised off the ground and can
be removed. Before removing the lug
nuts, make sure your vehicle is firmly in
position and that it cannot slip or move.

Warning!

Raising the vehicle higher than necessary
can make the vehicle less stable. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Raise the vehicle only enough to remove
the tire.

7. Remove the wheel nuts by turning
them counterclockwise; then remove
the wheel.

Locking Lug Nuts — If Equipped
If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a
special key to unlock them. This key will
attach to the lug wrench.
Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove compartment and
mailing it in the accompanying
envelope. If you lose this key, contact
an authorized dealer or use the lock
manufacturer's order form, which is
with the registration card.
Accessory wheel locks cannot be used
on steel wheels. This includes situations
when the spare tire is installed. If the
spare tire is installed, one of the original
lug nuts (which should still be in the
vehicle) must be installed in place of the
wheel lock.
To Remove An Antitheft Lug Nut
Proceed as follows:

1. Obtain the special key for the
antitheft lug nut.

2. Place the special key on top of the
antitheft lug nut, and be sure to hold
the key square to it. If you hold the key
at an angle, you may damage both key
and nut. Do not use a power impact
wrench.

3. Place the lug wrench on top of the
key and apply pressure. Turn the
wrench counterclockwise.

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Front Jacking Location

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Jack With Lug Wrench Attached

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To Install The Antitheft Lug Nut
Proceed as follows:

1. Place the special key on top of the
nut, and be sure to hold the key square
to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you
may damage both key and nut. Do not
use a power impact wrench.

2. Place the lug wrench on top of the
special key, apply pressure, and turn it
clockwise.
Mounting The Tire
Proceed as follows:

1. Remove dirt and grime from the
mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub, including the hub bolts, with a
cloth.

2. Mount the tire and install the wheel
nuts with the beveled edge inward;
tighten them by hand.

Caution!

Be sure to mount the spare tire with the
valve stem facing outward. The vehicle
could be damaged if the spare tire is
mounted incorrectly.

3. Turn the lug wrench
counterclockwise and lower the vehicle.
Use the lug wrench to tighten the nuts
in the order shown.

Warning!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury.

4. Remove the tire blocks and store
the tools and jack.

5. Check the inflation pressure.
If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or
service station.
With TPMS
Do not push the tire pressure
monitoring system set switch after
installing the spare tire. The switch is
only to be pushed after installing the
repaired flat tire or installing a
replacement tire.
Note: To prevent the jack and tool from
rattling, store them properly.

Warning!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.

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Clean Mounting Surface

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Lug Nut Tightening Order

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TIRE SERVICE KIT

Tire Service Storage

The Tire Service Kit is located inside the
trunk.

The Tire Service Kit included with your
vehicle is for a temporary repair of a
slightly damaged flat tire resulting from
running over nails or similar sharp
objects on the road surface.
Perform the emergency flat tire repair
without removing the nail or similar
sharp object which punctured the tire.
Note: Your vehicle is not equipped with
a spare tire. In the event of a flat tire,
use the Tire Service Kit to repair the tire
temporarily. When doing the repair, refer
to the instructions included in the Tire
Service Kit. If an emergency repair was
performed on a flat tire using the Tire
Service Kit, contact an authorized
dealer, repair or replace the tire as soon
as possible.

Tire Service Kit
Components And
Operation

The Tire Service Kit includes the
following items:
U.S.A. And Canada Markets:

Mexico Market:

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Tire Service Kit Location

GUID-08070606457457

Tire Service Kit Components —

U.S.A. And Canada Markets

1— Sealant Bottle
2— Compressor
3— Speed Restriction Sticker
4— Repaired Tire Sticker
5— Instructions

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Tire Service Kit Components —

Mexico Markets

1— Tire Sealant
2— Compressor
3— Valve Core Tool
4— Injection Hose
5— Spare Valve Core
6— Speed Restriction Sticker
7— Instructions

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Tire Service Usage
Precautions

The tire sealant cannot be reused. If the
sealant has been used, or is expired,
purchase new tire sealant at an
authorized dealer.
Note: The Tire Service Kit cannot be
used in the following cases. Consult an
authorized dealer if any of these
conditions exist:

The period of effective use for the

tire sealant has expired (the period of
effectiveness is indicated on the bottle
label)

The tear or puncture in the tire

exceeds about 0.16 inches (4 mm)

The damage has occurred to an

area of the tire other than the tread

The vehicle has been driven with

nearly no air remaining in the tire

The tire has come off the wheel rim

Damage to the wheel rim has

occurred

The tire has two or more punctures

Sealing A Tire With Tire
Service

Warning!

Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side

of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.

Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the

vehicle under the following circumstances:

If the puncture in the tire tread is

approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger.

If the tire has any sidewall damage.

If the tire has any damage from driving

with extremely low tire pressure.

If the tire has any damage from driving

on a flat tire.

If the wheel has any damage.

If you are unsure of the condition of the

tire or the wheel.

Keep Tire Service Kit away from open

flames or heat source.

A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward

in a collision or hard stop could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow
the Tire Service Kit in the place provided.
Failure to follow these warnings can result
in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.

Take care not to allow the contents of

Tire Service Kit to come in contact with
hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire Service Kit
sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or
absorbed through the skin. It causes skin,
eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush
immediately with plenty of water if there is
any contact with eyes or skin. Change
clothing as soon as possible, if there is any
contact with clothing.

Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains

latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash,
consult a physician immediately. Keep Tire
Service Kit out of reach of children. If
swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting! Consult a
physician immediately.

U.S.A. And CANADA Markets:
Proceed as follows:

1. Pull over to a safe location and turn
on the vehicle’s hazard warning lights.

2. Verify that the valve stem (on the
wheel with the deflated tire) is in a
position that is near to the ground. This
will allow the Tire Service Kit hoses to
reach the valve stem and keep the Tire
Service Kit flat on the ground. This will
provide the best positioning of the kit
when injecting the sealant into the
deflated tire and running the air pump.
Move the vehicle as necessary to place
the valve stem in this position before
proceeding.

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3. Shift the gear selector to Reverse (R)
for a manual transmission, and shift the
gear selector to Park (P) for an
automatic transmission.

4. Apply the parking brake with the
brake pedal depressed and turn off the
engine.

5. Unload passengers and cargo and
remove the Tire Service Kit.

6. Shake the sealant bottle to mix the
contents. Then extend the injection
hose.

Note:

Do not shake the bottle

excessively. Otherwise, the sealant
could spray out of the injection hose,
and if the sealant contacts clothing or
other objects, you may not be able to
remove it.

The sealant hardens easily and

injecting it will be difficult under cold
weather conditions (32 °F (0 °C) or
below). Warm the sealant inside the
vehicle to facilitate injection.

7. Pull out the air compressor hose
and the air compressor plug from the
air compressor.

8. Install the air compressor hose
which was pulled out of the air
compressor to the injection valve of the
bottle.

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Tire Service Kit Location

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Sealant Bottle With Injection Hose

1 — Injection Hose

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Air compressor With Hose And Plug

2 — Air Compressor Hose

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Note:

Make sure that the air

compressor switch is off before
inserting the air compressor hose to the
injection valve of the bottle. If the air
compressor hose is not installed to the
injection valve of the bottle securely, the
sealant may leak.

9. Remove the valve cap from the valve
of the flat tire, install the injection hose
to the tire valve, and turn the sleeve to
the right, and tighten it.

10. Install the bottle to the air
compressor and push it in until the left
and right tabs are engaged securely.

11. Insert the air compressor plug into
the accessory socket inside the vehicle
and place the ignition to ACC.

Note:

When inserting the air

compressor plug into or removing it
from the accessory socket, make sure
that the air compressor switch is off .
When turning the air compressor on/off,
use the air compressor switch. Before
checking the tire inflation pressure using
the tire pressure gauge, turn the air
compressor switch off.

12. The sealant is injected into the tire
when the air compressor is switched
on. After the sealant is injected
completely, wait until the tire inflation
pressure increases to the specified tire
inflation pressure. For the correct
pressure, check the tire inflation
pressure label on the driver's door
frame.

Note:

The inflation pressure may

increase to about 43.5 psi (3 Bar)
temporarily to inject the sealant through
the valve. Normally, the inflation
pressure decreases gradually and it
reaches the actual inflation pressure
after about 30 seconds.

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Install Air Compressor To Sealant

Bottle

3 — Air Compressor Hose
4 — Injection Valve

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Valve And Valve Cover

5 — Valve Cap
6 — Valve

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Sealant Bottle Into Air Compressor

7 — Air Compressor Tabs

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Warning!

Never use the air compressor above
43.5 psi (3 Bar). Using the air compressor
at an inflation pressure above 3 Bar
(43.5 psi) continuously is dangerous. If the
air compressor overheats, hot air will be
exhausted and you could get burned.

Caution!

If the tire inflation pressure does not

increase, repair of the tire is not possible. If
the tire does not reach the specified tire
inflation pressure within 10 minutes, it may
have received extensive damage. In this
case, the repair using the tire service kit
was not successful.

Do not operate the air compressor for a

continuous 10 minutes or longer because
using it for long periods could cause a
malfunction.

13. Adhere the speed restriction sticker
to an area where it can be viewed easily
by the driver.

Warning!

Do not adhere the speed restriction sticker
to the padded area on the steering wheel.
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to
the padded area on the steering wheel is
dangerous because the air bag may not
operate (deploy) normally resulting in
serious injury. In addition, do not adhere
the sticker to areas where warning lights or
the speedometer cannot be viewed.

14. Adhere the repaired tire sticker to
the wheel of the flat tire.

15. When the tire inflates to the
specified tire inflation pressure, turn the
air compressor switch off, turn the
sleeve of the injection hose to the left,
and pull it out of the tire valve.

16. Remove the air compressor hose
from the injection valve of the bottle.
Then, install the injection hose to the
injection valve of the bottle to prevent
leakage of any remaining sealant.

Note:

The remaining sealant in the

hose may spray out when the hose is
removed. Remove the hose carefully
because you may not be able to
remove the sealant contacting clothing
or other objects.

17. Install the tire valve cap.

18. Place the Tire Service Kit back into
its storage location.

19. Start driving immediately to spread
the sealant in the tire.
Note: Carefully drive the vehicle at a
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or less. If

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Repaired Tire Sticker

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Install Injection Hose To Sealant

Bottle

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the vehicle is driven at a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle
may vibrate.

Note: With TPMS system: if the tire is
not properly inflated, the

warning

light will illuminate.

After driving the vehicle for about

10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), connect
the air compressor to the tire using
Step nine of the procedure, and check
the tire inflation pressure using the tire
pressure gauge on the air compressor.
If the tire inflation pressure is lower than
the specified tire inflation pressure, turn
the air compressor on and wait until it
reaches the specified tire inflation
pressure.

the Tire Service Kit is completed

successfully if the tire inflation pressure
does not decrease. Carefully drive the
vehicle to the nearest authorized dealer
immediately and have the flat tire
replaced. Replacement with a new tire
is recommended. If the tire is to be
repaired or reused, consult an
authorized dealer.

Note:

If an emergency flat tire repair has

been performed using the Tire Service
Kit, FCA recommends that the tire be
replaced with a new one as soon as
possible. If the tire is to be repaired or
reused, contact an authorized dealer.

The wheel can be reused if the

sealant adhering to it is removed.
However, replace the valve with a new
one.

Sealing A Tire With Tire
Service

Warning!

Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side

of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.

Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the

vehicle under the following circumstances:

If the puncture in the tire tread is

approximately 1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger.

If the tire has any sidewall damage.

If the tire has any damage from driving

with extremely low tire pressure.

If the tire has any damage from driving

on a flat tire.

If the wheel has any damage.

If you are unsure of the condition of the

tire or the wheel.

Keep Tire Service Kit away from open

flames or heat source.

A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward

in a collision or hard stop could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow
the Tire Service Kit in the place provided.
Failure to follow these warnings can result
in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.

Take care not to allow the contents of

Tire Service Kit to come in contact with
hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire Service Kit
sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or
absorbed through the skin. It causes skin,
eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush
immediately with plenty of water if there is
any contact with eyes or skin. Change
clothing as soon as possible, if there is any
contact with clothing.

Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains

latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash,
consult a physician immediately. Keep Tire
Service Kit out of reach of children. If
swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Do
not induce vomiting! Consult a physician
immediately.

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Mexico Market
Proceed as follows:

1. Pull over to a safe location and turn
on the vehicle’s hazard warning lights.

2. Verify that the valve stem (on the
wheel with the deflated tire) is in a
position that is near to the ground. This
will allow the Tire Service Kit hoses to
reach the valve stem and keep the Tire
Service Kit flat on the ground. This will
provide the best positioning of the kit
when injecting the sealant into the
deflated tire and running the air pump.
Move the vehicle as necessary to place
the valve stem in this position before
proceeding.

3. Shift the gear selector to Reverse (R)
for a manual transmission, and shift the
gear selector to Park (P) for an
automatic transmission.

4. Apply the parking brake with the
brake pedal depressed and turn off the
engine.

5. Unload passengers and cargo and
remove the Tire Service Kit.

6. Shake the tire sealant well. If the
bottle is shaken after the injection hose
is screwed on, tire sealant could spray
out from the injection hose. Tire sealant
contacting clothing or other objects
may be impossible to remove. Shake
the bottle before screwing on the
injection hose.

Note:

Do not shake the bottle

excessively. Otherwise, the sealant
could spray out of the injection hose,
and if the sealant contacts clothing or
other objects, you may not be able to
remove it.

The sealant hardens easily and

injecting it will be difficult under cold
weather conditions (32 °F (0 °C) or
below). Warm the sealant inside the
vehicle to facilitate injection.

7. Remove the cap from the bottle.
Screw on the injection hose with the
bottle's inner cap left on to break the
inner cap.

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Attaching Injection Hose to Sealant

Bottle

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8. Remove the valve cap from the flat
tire. Push the back of a valve core tool
to the core of the tire valve and bleed
out all of the remaining air.

Note:

If there is air remaining in the

tire when the valve core is removed, the
valve core could fly out. Remove the
valve core carefully.

9. Turn the valve core counter
clockwise with the valve core tool and
remove the valve core.

Note:

Store the valve core in a place

where it will not get dirty.

10. Insert the injection hose into the
valve.

11. Hold the bottom of the bottle
upright, squeeze the bottle with your
hands, and inject the entire amount of
tire sealant into the tire.

12. Pull out the injection hose from the
valve.

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Valve And Valve Cover

5 — Valve Cap
6 — Tire Valve

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Turn Valve Core Counterclockwise

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Injection Hose Into Valve

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Squeeze Sealant Into Tire

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Turn Valve Core Clockwise to

Reinstall

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13. Reinsert the valve core into the
valve and turn it clockwise to install.

Note:

The tire sealant cannot be reused.

If the tire sealant kit has been used, or
is expired, purchase new one at an
authorized dealer.

Do not throw away the empty tire

sealant bottle after use. Return the
empty tire sealant bottle to an
authorized dealer when replacing the
tire. The empty tire sealant bottle will
need to be used to extract and dispose
of the used sealant from the tire.

14. Install the injection hose to the tab
of the bottle to prevent leakage of any
remaining sealant.

15. Adhere the speed restriction sticker
to an area where it can be viewed easily
by the driver.

Warning!

Do not adhere the speed restriction sticker
to the padded area on the steering wheel.
Adhering the speed restriction sticker to
the padded area on the steering wheel is
dangerous because the air bag may not
operate (deploy) normally resulting in
serious injury. In addition, do not adhere
the sticker to areas where warning lights or
the speedometer cannot be viewed.

16. Pull out the air compressor hose
and the air compressor plug from the
air compressor.

17. Install the air compressor hose to
the tire valve.

18. Insert the air compressor plug into
the accessory socket inside the vehicle
and place the ignition to ACC.

19. Turn the air compressor switch on
and inflate the tire carefully to the
correct inflation pressure. For the
correct pressure, check the tire inflation
pressure label on the driver's door
frame.

Note:

When inserting the air

compressor plug into or removing it
from the accessory socket, make sure
that the air compressor switch is off.
When turning the air compressor on/off,
use the air compressor switch. Before
checking the tire inflation pressure using
the tire pressure gauge, turn the air
compressor switch off.

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Air Compressor With Hose And

Plug

2 — Air Compressor Hose

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Air Compressor Hose Into Valve

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Caution!

If the tire inflation pressure does not

increase, repair of the tire is not possible. If
the tire does not reach the specified tire
inflation pressure within 10 minutes, it may
have received extensive damage. In this
case, the repair using the tire service kit
was not successful.

Do not operate the air compressor for a

continuous 10 minutes or longer because
using it for long periods could cause a
malfunction.

Note:

If the tire has been over

inflated, loosen the screw cap on the air
compressor and bleed some of the air
out.

20. When the tire inflates to the
specified tire inflation pressure, turn the
air compressor switch off, turn the
sleeve of the air compressor hose to
the left, and pull it out of the tire valve.

21. Install the tire valve cap.

22. Place the Tire Service Kit back into
its storage location.

23. Start driving immediately to spread
the sealant in the tire.

Note:

Carefully drive the vehicle at a

speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or less. If
the vehicle is driven at a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the vehicle
may vibrate.

With TPMS system: if the tire is not

properly inflated, the

warning light

will illuminate.

After driving the vehicle for about

10 minutes or 3 miles (5 km), connect
the air compressor to the tire using
Step nine of the procedure, and check
the tire inflation pressure using the tire
pressure gauge on the air compressor.
If the tire inflation pressure is lower
than the specified tire inflation
pressure, turn the air compressor on
and wait until it reaches the specified
tire inflation pressure;

The emergency flat tire repair is

completed successfully if the tire
inflation pressure does not decrease.
Carefully drive the vehicle to the
nearest authorized dealer and have the
flat tire replaced. Replacement with a
new tire is recommended. If the tire is
to be repaired or reused, contact a
authorized dealer.

If an emergency flat tire repair has

been performed using the Tire Service
Kit, FCA recommends that the tire be
replaced with a new one as soon as
possible. If the tire is to be repaired or
reused, contact an authorized dealer.

The tire can be reused if the sealant

adhering to it is removed. However,
replace the valve with a new one.

Replacing The Bottle

Note: The tire sealant has a period of
effective use. Check the period of
effective use indicated on the bottle
label and do not use it if it has expired.
Have the tire sealant replaced at an
authorized dealer before the period of
effective use has expired.

Inspect the Tire Service Kit at regular
intervals as well as the operation of the
tire compressor.

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