FIAT Freemont User Manual

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TIREFIT Usage Precautions

• Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant

Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the
bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the
system. Refer to “Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT” sec-
tion (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement”.

• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one

tire application use. After each use, always replace
these components immediately at an authorized
dealer.

• When the TIREFIT sealant is in a liquid form, clean

water, and a damp cloth will remove the material
from the vehicle or tire and wheel components.
Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and
properly discarded.

• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem

on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the
TIREFIT kit.

• You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle

tires. The kit also comes with two needles, located in
the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bot-
tom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or
similar inflatable items. However, use only the Air
Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob
(5) is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to
avoid injecting sealant into them. The TIREFIT Seal-

ant is only intended to seal punctures less than 6 mm
diameter in the tread of your vehicle.

• Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses.

WARNING!

Do not attempt to seal a tire on the

side of the vehicle close to traffic. Pull

far enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when using the TIREFIT kit.

Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under

the following circumstances:

If the puncture in the tire tread is approxi-

mately 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 TIREFIT away from open flame or heat

source.

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