manual Rover 45 owners manual page 162

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Puncture Repair & Wheel Changing INSTANT TYRE REPAIR (ITR)* Keep the tyre sealant canister out of the reach of children. Store ITR provides a temporary solution to enable you to reach a dealer the canister in its correct location beneath the loadspace floor; or tyre specialist, where the tyre must be repaired or replaced. temperatures in other locations may exceed safe storage conditions. Have the tyre repaired or replaced as soon as possible. DO NOT puncture or incinerate the canister, or expose to Always choose a safe place to stop, away from the main heat, flame or direct sunlight - this may cause the canister to thoroughfare. Always ask your passengers to get out of the car and rupture. wait in a safe area away from other traffic. NOTE: Switch on the hazard warning lights to alert other road users.Under no circumstances should speeds of 45 km/h be exceeded when driving with a tyre repaired using ITR, until the tyre is inflated to its correct pressure. Once the tyre is correctly inflated, the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS car must NOT be driven at speeds exceeding 80 km/h. Read the directions and warnings on the sealant canister beforehand and wear the safety goggles supplied when using Using ITR the sealant. 1. Inspect the deflated tyre for cause of puncture. If possible, The tyre sealant contains fluorocarbons and solvents which are remove foreign bodies (e.g. screws and nails) from the tread. harmful if swallowed or inhaled and are irritating to the eyes.NOTE: The system can be used to repair small punctures in the • If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting - seek medical tread only. In the event of side wall or severe tread damage, seek assistance immediately. assistance from the breakdown services. • If inhaled, breathe fresh air. If breathing is adversely 2. Remove the tyre sealant canister and the safety goggles from affected, seek immediate medical assistance.the rear loadspace and put on the safety goggles. • If in contact with the eyes, immediately flush the eyes with NOTE: If the ambient temperature is below 0° C, warm the canister water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical inside the car, using the car heating system. assistance. 3. Remove the valve cap from the punctured tyre. • DO NOT breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray from the 4. Vigorously shake the canister (for approximately 30 seconds), canister. Inhalation of canister vapours may cause then screw the filler tube clockwise onto the tyre valve. drowsiness and dizziness. 162

owners manual Rover 45

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