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21. Take out the kit and reconnect the
compressors electrical connector
into the 12V power socket in the
vehicle, ensuring that the on-off
button is set to off.
22. Remove the cap from the repaired
tire valve, take out the black
inflation tube from around the
compressor base and firmly tighten
the tube connector into the valve.
23. Check the pressure gauge for the
correct tire pressure reading.
VEHICLE CARE
Pressure 1.8 bar / 26 psi or Above
24. Switch on the
compressor using
the
on-off
button and inflate
the tire to the
correct pressure.
25. Release excessive
tire pressure by
pressing the
button over the
pressure indicator.
26. Disconnect the
kit as described in
steps 17 – 18.
27. Drive carefully and take the vehicle
to a Lotus Retailer or tire specialist
as soon as possible.
Pressure Below 1.8 bar / 26 psi
THE Tire IS TOO DAMAGED TO REPAIR.
Disconnect the kit as described in
steps 16 – 18 and then call for roadside
assistance.
Correct Tire Pressure Not Achieved
– If, after 15 minutes from the
compressor being switched on, the
pressure gauge still shows a pressure
of less than 1.8 bar / 26 psi, switch
off the compressor using the
on-
off button, disconnect the sealant
tube from the tire valve and refit the
tire valve cap.
– Move the vehicle so that the tire
rotates approximately 5 turns to
ensure the sealant is distributed
inside it.
– Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
repeat steps 10 – 15 shown on page
242 until the tire reaches the
correct pressure.
– Follow steps 16 – 27 on page 242
if the tire has reached the correct
pressure after 15 minutes.
WARNING: If, after 15 minutes
from the compressor being
switched on, the pressure gauge
still shows a pressure of less than
1.8 bar / 26 psi THE TIRE IS TOO
DAMAGED TO REPAIR. Disconnect
the kit as described in steps 16 –
18 shown on page 242 and then
call for roadside assistance.