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If a Tire Goes Flat

Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire

If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need to have the 
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nail for instance, you can 
use the temporary tire repair kit so that you can drive to the nearest service station 
for a more permanent repair.

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place.

1.

Park the vehicle on a firm, level, and non-slippery surface, and apply the parking 
brake.

2.

Put the transmission into 

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R

.

3.

Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK).

Models with temporary tire repair kit

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Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire

The kit should not be used in the following situations. 
Instead, contact a dealer or roadside assistance to 
have the vehicle towed.

•

The tire sealant has expired.

•

More than one tire is punctured.

•

The puncture or cut is larger than 3/16 inch (4 mm).

•

The tire side wall is damaged or the puncture is 
outside the contact area.

•

Damage has been caused by driving with the tire 
extremely under inflated.

•

The tire bead is no longer seated.

•

The rim is damaged.

Do not remove a nail or screw that punctured the 
tire. If you remove it from the tire, you may not be 
able to repair the puncture using the kit.

NOTICE

Do not use a puncture-repairing agent other than the 
one provided in the kit that came with your vehicle. If 
a different agent is used, you may permanently 
damage the tire pressure sensor.

When the puncture is:

Use Kit

Smaller than 3/16 inch 

(4 mm)

Yes

Larger than 3/16 inch 

(4 mm)

No

Contact 
Area

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