Get Wheels and Tires -> Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Guide for Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

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Punctures larger than 0.24 in (6 mm) may

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Do not allow the compressor to

not be sealable. Tire sidewall damage

cannot be temporarily repaired.

operate continuously for more than 15

minutes. This will help prevent the

compressor from overheating.

Note: Do note use the kit if you have

severely damaged a tire. Only seal

punctures located within the tire tread with

the kit.

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Never leave the kit unattended when

it is operating.

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Keep the kit away from children.

Loss of air pressure may adversely affect

Only use the kit when the ambient

temperature is between -22.0°F

(-30°C) and 157.9°F (70°C).

Only use the sealing compound before

the use-by date which is printed on the

top of sealant bottle.

After sealant use, an authorized Ford

dealer must replace the tire pressure

monitoring system sensor and valve

stem on the wheel.

Operating the kit could cause an

electrical disturbance in radio, CD, and

DVD player operation.

tire performance. For this reason:

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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.

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Read the information in the Tips for

Use of the Kit section to make sure safe

operation of the kit and your vehicle.

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Note: Do not drive the vehicle above

50 mph (80 km/h).

What to do when a tire is punctured

Note: Do not drive further than 124 mi

(200 km). Drive only to the closest

authorized Ford dealer or tire repair shop to

have your tire inspected.

A tire puncture within the tire's tread area

can be sealed in two stages with the kit.

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In the first stage, the tire will be

reinflated with a sealing compound

and air. After the tire has been inflated,

you will need to drive the vehicle

approximately 4 mi (6 km) to distribute

the sealant in the tire.

Tips for use of the kit

To ensure safe operation of the kit:

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Read all instructions and cautions fully.

Before operating the kit, make sure

your vehicle is safely off the road and

away from moving traffic. Switch on

the hazard lights.

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In the second stage, you will need to

check the tire pressure and adjust, if

necessary, to the vehicle's specified

tire inflation pressure.

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Always set the parking brake to ensure

the vehicle doesn't move unexpectedly.

Do not remove any foreign objects,

such as nails or screws, from the tire.

When using the kit, if the vehicle is

outdoors or in a well-ventilated area,

leave the engine running so the

compressor does not drain the

vehicle's battery.

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First stage: reinflating the tire with

sealing compound and air

WARNING: Do not stand directly

over the kit while inflating the tire. If you

notice any unusual bulges or

deformations in the tire's sidewall during

inflation, stop and call roadside

assistance.

WARNING: If the tire does not

inflate to the recommended tire pressure

within 15 minutes, stop and call roadside

assistance.

WARNING: Do not run the engine

when operating the air compressor

unless the vehicle is outdoors or in a

well-ventilated area.

WARNING: The power plug may

get hot after use and should be handled

carefully when unplugging.

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.

Sealant bottle.

Bottle cap.

Orange cap.

On/Off switch.

Power plug with cable.

Pressure release valve.

Protective cap.

Air/Sealant Hose.

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Speed Restriction Label.

Pressure gauge.

1. Remove the warning label (I) showing

the maximum permissible speed of

50 mph (80 km/h) from the side of the

compressor and place it on the top of

the instrument panel or the center of

the dash in the driver's field of view.

Make sure the label does not obscure

anything important.

2. Pull out the hose (H) and the power

plug with cable (E) from beneath the

kit.

5. Screw the sealant bottle (A) clockwise

into the bottle holder unit fully tight.

3. Unscrew the sealant bottle cap (B). Do

not remove or puncture the seal on the

bottle.

Note: Attaching the sealant bottle to the

compressor pierces the seal. Do not loosen

the bottle as the sealant could escape.

4. Unscrew the orange cap (C).

6. Remove the valve cap from the

damaged tire.

7. Make sure that the compressor switch

(D) is in the OFF position and the

pressure release valve (F) is closed by

turning it fully clockwise.

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8. Pull the protective cap (G) from the

hose (H). Fasten the hose to the tire

valve by turning the connector

clockwise. Tighten the connection

securely.

9. Plug the 12 volt DC power point

connector (E) into the 12 volt DC socket

in the vehicle. See Auxiliary Power

Points (page 127).

10. Start the engine.

11.

Switch the compressor on.

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Note: Some residual sealant fluid may drip

or briefly spray out the hose (H) while you

are disconnecting it. This is normal.

15. Do not remove the sealant bottle

from the compressor. This avoids

leakage of sealant residue.

16. Make sure the kit, the bottle lid and

the orange cap are stored safely in

your vehicle. The kit will be required

again when you check the tire

pressure after driving the vehicle a

short distance.

17. Immediately and cautiously, drive the

vehicle 3.7 mi (6 km) to distribute the

sealant evenly inside the tire. Do not

exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

12. Inflate the tire for no longer than 15

minutes to an inflation pressure of

minimum 26 psi (1.8 bar) and a

18. After 4 mi (6 km), stop and check the

tire pressure.

maximum of 51 psi (3.5 bar). Move

the compressor switch (D) to the OFF

position and check the current tire

pressure with pressure gauge (J).

Note: If you experience any unusual

vibration, ride disturbance or noise while

driving, do not proceed to the second stage

of this operation. Reduce your speed until

you can safely pull off to the side of the road

to call for roadside assistance.

Note: If the tire inflation pressure does not

reach 26 psi (180 kPa) within 15 minutes,

the tire may have suffered excessive

damage, making a temporary repair

impossible. Stop and call roadside

assistance.

Note: When pumping in the sealant through

the tire valve, the pressure may rise up to

87 psi (6 bar) but will drop again after a few

seconds.

Second stage: checking tire

pressure

Check the air pressure of your tires as

follows:

Note: After you have switched the

compressor off, you may hear air escaping

from the damaged tire. This is normal and

can be ignored provided that the specified

minimum tire pressure has been reached.

13. Remove the power plug (E) from the

12-volt power point.

14. Unscrew the hose (H) from the tire

valve and put the protective cap (G)

back in place. Replace the valve cap

on the tire valve.

1. Remove the valve cap from the tire

valve.

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2. Firmly screw the air compressor hose

After using the kit to seal your tire, you will

need to replace the sealant canister and

hose. Sealant canister and hose service

kits can be obtained at an authorized Ford

dealer. Empty sealant canisters may be

disposed of at home. However, canisters

still containing liquid sealant should be

disposed of by your local authorized Ford

dealer or tire dealer, or in accordance with

local waste disposal regulation.

onto the valve stem by turning

clockwise.

3. With the compressor off, the gauge of

the kit will display the tire inflation

pressure.

Note: If you are proceeding from the First

stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing

compound and air section and have injected

sealant in the tire and the pressure is below

20 psi (1.4 bar), stop and call roadside

assistance. If tire pressure is above 20 psi

(1.4 bar), continue to the next step.

TIRE CARE

Information About Uniform

4. If required, turn on the compressor and

adjust the tire to the recommended

inflation pressure shown on the tire

label located on the driver's door or

door jamb area. The tire pressure

should be checked with the

Tire Quality Grading

compressor turned OFF in order to get

an accurate pressure reading.

5. Unscrew the compressor hose from

the valve stem and re-install the valve

cap. Leaving the sealant bottle

attached to the compressor unit, safely

store in your vehicle the tire sealant and

inflator kit, the bottle lid and the orange

cap.

Tire Quality Grades apply to new

pneumatic passenger car tires.

The tire Quality Grades can be

found where applicable on the tire

sidewall between tread shoulder

and maximum section width. For

example: Treadwear 200

What to do after the tire has been

sealed

Note: After the sealing compound has been

used, the maximum vehicle speed is 50 mph

(80 km/h) and the maximum driving

distance is 124 mi (200 km). The sealed tire

should be inspected immediately.

You can check the tire pressure any time

within the 124 mi (200 km) by performing

the procedure from Second stage:

Checking tire pressure.

Regularly check the tire pressure until the

sealed tire is repaired or replaced by a tire

specialist. Before the tire is removed from

the trim, you must inform the tire specialist

that the tire contains sealant.

Traction AA Temperature A.

These Tire Quality Grades are

determined by standards that the

United States Department of

Transportation has set.

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