Wheels and tires – FORD 2015 Fusion Hybrid User Manual

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Preparation: Park the vehicle in a safe, level
and secure area, away from moving traffic.

Turn the hazard lights on. Apply the parking
brake and turn the engine off. Inspect the
flat tire for visible damage.

Sealant compound contains latex. Use
appropriate precautions to avoid any
allergic reactions.

Do not remove any foreign object that has
pierced the tire. If a puncture is located in
the tire sidewall, stop and call roadside
assistance.

1.

Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve.

2. Unwrap the dual purpose hose (black

tube) from the back of the compressor
housing.

3. Fasten the hose to the tire valve by

turning the connector clockwise.
Tighten the connection securely.

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4. Plug the power cable into the 12-volt

power point in the vehicle.

5. Remove the warning sticker found on

the casing/housing and place it on the
top of the instrument panel or the
center of the dash.

6. Start the vehicle leave the engine

running so the compressor does not
drain the vehicle’s battery.

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7.

Turn dial (A) clockwise to the sealant
position. Turn the kit on by pressing the
on/off button (B).

8. Inflate the tire to the pressure listed on

the tire label located on the driver's
door or the door jamb area. The initial
air pressure gauge reading may indicate
a value higher than the label pressure
while the sealing compound is being
pumped into the tire. This is normal and
should be no reason for concern. The

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