inflation pressure FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Shelby GT500 Supplement Manual

•Tire rotation (front tires at the
top of the diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.
Note:If your tires show uneven wear, ask an authorized dealer to check
for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical
problem involved before tire rotation.
Note:After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked
and adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
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•Do notdrive farther than 120 miles (193 km). Drive only to the
closest authorized dealer or tire dealer.
•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.
•Read the information in theTips for use of the temporary mobility
kitsection to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit and
your vehicle.
Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit
Read the following list of tips to ensure safe operation of the temporary
mobility kit:
•Before operating the temporary mobility kit, make sure your vehicle is
safely off the road and away from moving traffic.
•Always set the parking brake to ensure the vehicle doesn’t move
unexpectedly.
•Do not remove any foreign objects, such as nails or screws, from the
tire.
•When using the temporary mobility kit, leave the engine running
(only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area)so
the compressor doesn’t drain the vehicle’s battery.
•Do not allow the compressor to operate continuously for more than
10 minutes; this will help prevent the compressor from overheating.
•Never leave the temporary mobility kit unattended when it is
operating.
•Keep the temporary mobility kit away from children.
•Only use the temporary mobility kit when the ambient temperature is
above –20°F (-29°C).
•Only use the temporary mobility kit for sealing/inflating the tires on
your vehicle. Do not use the kit for inflating tires on motorcycles,
bicycles or any other type of tire.
•Only use the sealing compound before the expiration date. The
expiration date is labeled on the unit.
•Do not store the temporary mobility kit inside the passenger
compartment of the vehicle as it may cause injury during a sudden
stop or collision. Store the kit in its proper location.
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What to do when a tire is punctured
A tire puncture within the tire’s tread area can be repaired in two stages
with the temporary mobility kit:
•In the first stage, the tire will be reinflated with a sealing compound
and air. After the tire has been reinflated, you will need to drive the
vehicle a short distance (approximately two miles) to activate the
sealing compound inside the tire.
•In the second stage, you will need to check the tire pressure and, if
necessary, adjust tire inflation to its proper pressure.
First stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and air
1. Remove the hose (1) and the cable with the electrical plug (2) from
the kit’s storage compartment (3).
2. Remove the valve cap from the punctured tire, then screw the hose
firmly onto the tire’s air valve.
3. Insert the electrical plug into the vehicle’s dash mounted power point.
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Note:When the sealing compound
is first added into the tire, the air
pressure gauge reading (7) on the
compressor unit may increase up to
90 psi; this is normal and should be
no reason for concern. The pressure
will drop after about 30 seconds of
operation.
Do not stand directly over the temporary mobility kit while
inflating the tire. If you notice any unusual bulges or
deformations in the tire’s sidewall during inflation, stop the air
compressor and deflate the tire using the pressure release valve. The
pressure release valve is located on the hose.
8. Inflate the tire until the tire reaches the recommended placard
pressure, then turn the air compressor off by pressing the “O” side of the
orange button.
Note:If the damaged tire does not reach the recommended placard
pressure within nine minutes, the tire is too severely damaged and the
car must not be driven. Call for roadside assistance.
9. Once the tire pressure reaches the recommended placard pressure,
quickly unscrew the hose from the tire’s air valve and reinstall the valve
cap. Unplug the electrical plug from the power point. Turn the sealing
compound container back to its original position and close the safety
latch. Stow the temporary mobility kit back in the original location. You
will need it again to check the tire’s air pressure in the second stage of
this operation.
10.Immediately, and cautiously, drive the vehicle a short distance
(approximately two miles [3.2 km]) to activate the sealing
compound within the damaged tire. Do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Note:If you experience any unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise
while driving, reduce your speed until you can safely pull off to the side
of the road to call for roadside assistance.Do not proceed to the
second stage of this operation.
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