FIAT Freemont User Manual

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WARNING!

• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the
side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull

far enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when using the TIREFIT kit.
• Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under
the following circumstances:
− If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately
6 mm or larger.
− If the tire has any sidewall damage.
− If the tire has any damage from driving with e

tremely low tire pressure.
− If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat
tire.
− If the wheel has any damage.
− If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the
wheel.
• Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat
source.
• A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a c

olli-

sion or hard stop could endanger the occupants
of the vehicle.Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the
place provided. Failure to follow these warnings
can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to
you, your passengers, and others around you.

(Continued)

• Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT
to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing.
TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or ab-
sorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and
respiratory irritation. Flush immediately with
plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes
or skin. Change clothing as soon as possible, if
there is any contact with clothing.
• TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex.In case
of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician
immediately. Keep TIREFIT out of reach of chil-
dren. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Do not
induce

vomiting!

Consult

physician

immediately.

Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT

(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s

Hazard Warning flashers.

2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the

deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the
ground. This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses (6) and
(7) to reach the valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit
flat on the ground. This will provide the best posi-
tioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the
deflated tire and running the air pump. Move the

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