Abarth 595 - Page 134

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127AB0A0479
OPT2kit
128AB0A0480
Useonly intheeventofapuncture.
Donotusetoinflatetyrethatisnot
punctured.
remove the cap from the tyre valve
and connect andscrew the transparent
tube of the sealant (4) fig. 128 onto
the valve. Make sure that the ON/OFF
button (5) fig. 126 isin the off position
(button not pressed);
plug the electricalconnector of the
tyre inflation kit intothe 12V socket of
the car and start the engine;
operate the compressor by pressing
the ON/OFF button (5) fig. 126. When
the pressure gauge (7) indicates the
prescribed pressure indicated in
the "Wheels" chapter in this Owner
Handbook or on the label, switch
off the compressor by pressing the
button again and inany case do not
disconnect the hose until the sealing
liquid has been blown in (about 2
minutes);
If the pressure gauge (7) fig. 126
reads a pressurelower than 1.8
bar / 26 psi 15 min. after turning
on the compressor, switch off the
compressor, disconnect the sealant
hose (4) fig. 128 fromthe tyre
valve proceed withthe procedure
for restoring pressure after repair
described in the following paragraph.
Procedureforrestoring
pressureafterrepair
Move the car by approximately 10 m
to allow the distribution of the sealant;
secure the car following the
instructions described in the
"Preliminary operations" paragraph in
this chapter;
restore the pressure using the
black inflation tube(9) fig. 125 for the
OPT1 version or theinflation tube (4)
fig. 128 for the
OPT2 version until
the prescribed pressure is reached. If
also in this case, the pressure is lower
than 1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after
turning on, do notresume driving but
contact an AbarthDealership.
Only for
OPT1: Press the air release
button to adjust any tyre overpressure
(10) fig. 126.
After driving for approximately 8 km
/ 5 miles, repeat the procedure for
restoring the pressure.
For
OPT2 only: This can only be used
to restore pressure after using the kit
to repair a puncture (i.e. with empty
sealing cartridge)
WARNING
138) The information required by the
applicable regulation isindicated on the
Fix&Go kit package label. Carefullyread
the label on the cartridge before use, avoid
improper use. The kit should be used by
adults and cannot be used by children.
139) IMPORTANT: Do not exceed
80 km/h. Avoid sudden acceleration or
braking. The kit provides a temporary
repair, therefore thetyre must be
examined and repaired by a specialist as
soon as possible. Before using the kit,
ensure that the tyreis not excessively
damaged and that the rim is in good
condition, otherwisedo not use it and
call roadside assistance. Do not remove