Wheels and Tires
The kit consists of an air compressor to
GENERAL INFORMATION
The recommended tire inflation pressures
are on the tire information label on the
driver side B-pillar.
Check and set the tire pressure at the
ambient temperature in which you are
intending to drive your vehicle and when
the tires are cold. See Tire Pressures
(page 406).
inflate the tire and a sealing compound in
a canister that will effectively seal most
punctures caused by nails or similar
objects. This kit will provide a temporary
tire repair allowing you to drive your vehicle
up to 200 km (120 mi) at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) to reach a tire
service location.
Note: Sealant compound contains latex.
Use appropriate precautions to avoid any
allergic reactions.
Note: Check your tire pressures regularly to
optimize fuel economy.
General Information
Only use approved wheel and tire sizes.
Using other sizes could damage your
vehicle and could make the National Type
Approval invalid.
Installation of any tires that are not the
original equipment tire size can cause the
speedometer to display incorrect vehicle
speed.
WARNING: Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
Punctures larger than 6 mm (0.24 in) may
not be sealable. Tire sidewall damage
cannot be temporarily repaired.
Note: Do not use the kit if you have severely
damaged a tire. Only seal punctures located
within the tire tread with the kit.
TIRESEALANTANDINFLATOR
KIT
Your vehicle may not have a spare wheel
and tire. In these cases it will be supplied
with a temporary mobility kit which will
only repair one damaged tire. Only use the
kit supplied with your vehicle.
Note: The kit may be used as an air
compressor for tire inflation maintenance
when the sealant bottle is not assembled
to the compressor.
Loss of air pressure may adversely affect
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.
The kit is located under the floor in the
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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.
luggage compartment.
Note: Do not drive the vehicle above
80 km/h (50 mph).
Note: Do not drive further than 200 km
(124 mi). Drive only to the closest authorized
Ford dealer or tire repair shop to have your
tire inspected.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
