book.book Page 9 Friday, July 19, 2013 12:53 PM Temporary Tire Repair Inflating with Sealant and Air 6. Remove the red cap and screw the end of If you have a Tesla tire repair kit as described on the hose onto the tire’s valve. page7.8, follow these steps to temporarily repair a small tire puncture (less than 6 mm). 1. Stop Model S in a safe place away from traffic and ask passengers to wait in a safe area. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers to alert other road users. 3. If possible, position the wheel with the puncture at the bottom. 7. Attach the sealant kit’s black air hose to the sealant valve and press the lever down to secure it in place. 8. Ensure the compressor is lying on a level surface with the pressure gauge facing to the side as shown above. 9. Turn on the compressor. NOTE: The pressure gauge initially shows a high pressure while the compressor pushes 4. Detach the power supply connector from the sealant into the tire. Once the sealant is the back of the compressor and plug it into completely dispersed into the tire, the the 12V power socket located on the front pressure quickly drops and starts to rise of the center console. again as the tire inflates with air only. 5. Release the clear plastic hose from the tire 10. Inflate the tire to the recommended compressor. pressure. CAUTION: If you cannot reach the required pressure within 8 minutes, stop! The tire is too severely damaged to be temporarily repaired using sealant. Do not drive. Call Roadside Assistance to have Model S transported. 11. Turn off the compressor and disconnect the hose from the tire’s valve. Wipe any excess sealant from the tire valve and wheel rim. 12. Immediately drive for 8 km to distribute the sealant around the tire. Do not exceed 48km/h. 13. Stop and check the tire’s pressure. If necessary, inflate using the black air hose. 14. Have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. 15. Replace the tire repair sealant canister (see page7.11). MAINTENANCE 7.9