Ford Escape: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit / What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit. Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions. Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
The kit consists of an air compressor to
re-inflate the tire and a canister of sealing
compound that will effectively seal most
punctures. This kit will provide a temporary
tire repair allowing you to drive your vehicle
up to 120 mi (200 km) at a maximum
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) to reach a tire
service location.
Note: The temporary mobility kit contains
enough sealant compound in the canister
for one tire repair only. See an authorized
dealer for replacement sealant canisters.
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions
WARNING: Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
WARNING: Do not run the engine
when operating the air compressor
unless the vehicle is outdoors or in a
well-ventilated area.
Note:Do not use the kit if a tire has become
severely damaged. Only punctures located
within the tire tread can be sealed with the
kit.
Do not attempt to repair punctures larger
than 0.24 in (6 mm) or damage to the tire's
sidewall. The tire may not completely seal.
- Drive carefully and avoid abrupt
steering maneuvers.
- Periodically monitor tire inflation
pressure in the affected tire; if the tire
is losing pressure, have the vehicle
towed.
- Read the information in the Tips for
Use of the Kit section to make sure safe
operation of the kit and your vehicle.
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
The kit is located under the load floor in
the rear of the vehicle.
Air compressor A or (inside)
Selector switch
On and Off button
Air pressure gauge
Sealant bottle and canister
Dual purpose hose: air and repair
Tire valve connector
Accessory power plug
Casing/housing
Bike/raft/sports ball adapters
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Other information:
Once you select this option, the system
returns you to the main audio screen.
The current audio information appears on
the screen.
The following buttons are also available:
You can use the forward, reverse, pause or
play buttons to control the audio playback...
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
WARNING: Do not adjust the
steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the
correct position.
Unlock the steering column.
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
Lock the steering column.
Horn
Press on the center of the
steering wheel near the horn icon
to activate the horn.
Switching the Heated Steering W..