Ford Taurus (2018 year). Manual — part 67

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7.

Push and turn dial (A)
counterclockwise to the sealant
position. Turn on the kit by pressing the
on/off button (B).

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8. Inflate the tire to the pressure specified

by the tire label located on the driver's
door or the door jamb area. When the
sealant compound is being pumped
into the tire, the air pressure gauge will
indicate a pressure above the actual
tire pressure. This is normal and should
be no reason for concern. The pressure
gauge will provide a correct tire
pressure reading after about 30
seconds of operation. The tire pressure
has to be checked with the compressor
in the OFF position to get an accurate
tire pressure reading.

9. When the recommended tire pressure

is reached, turn off the kit by pressing
the on button. Disconnect the kit from
the tire valve and the power point.
Re-install the valve cap on the tire
valve, place the tube cap on the metal
connector, and return the kit to the
stowage area

10.

Immediately and cautiously, drive the
vehicle 4 miles (6 kilometers) to
distribute the sealant evenly inside
the tire. Do not exceed 50 mph (80
km/h).

11.

After 4 miles (6 kilometers), stop and
check the tire pressure. See Second
stage: Checking tire pressure.

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. Note: Do not
proceed to the second stage of this
operation.

Second Stage: Checking Tire
Pressure

WARNINGS

If you are proceeding from the First
stage: Re–inflating the tire with
sealing compound and air section

and have injected sealant in the tire and
the pressure is below 20 psi (1.4 bar), stop
and call roadside assistance. If tire
pressure is above 20 psi (1.4 bar), continue
to the next step.

The power plug may get hot after use
and should be handled carefully
while unplugging.

Check the air pressure of your tires as
follows:

1.

Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve.

2. Unhook the black hose from the side

of the compressor and fasten firmly on
the valve stem by turning clockwise.

3. Push and turn the dial clockwise to the

air position. Turn on the kit by pressing
the on button.

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4. Adjust the tire to the recommended

inflation pressure from the tire label
located on the driver's door or door
jamb area. The tire pressure has to be
checked with the compressor in the
OFF position to get the correct tire
pressure reading.

5. Turn the compressor off by pressing

the on/off button.

6. When the tire pressure reading with the

compressor in the off position is
correct, disconnect the hose, re-install
the valve cap on the tire valve, unplug
the compressor, and return the kit to
the stowage area.

What to do after the Tire has been
Sealed

After using the kit to seal your tire, you will
need to replace the sealant canister and
clear tube (hose). You can obtain and
replace sealing compound and spare parts
at an authorized Ford dealer or tire dealer.
Empty sealant bottles may be disposed of
at home. However, liquid residue from the
sealing compound should be disposed by
your local authorized Ford dealer or tire
dealer, or in accordance with local waste
disposal regulations.

Note:

After the sealing compound has been

used, the maximum vehicle speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h) and the maximum driving
distance is 120 mi (200 km). The sealed tire
should be inspected immediately.

Note:

After sealant use, the tire pressure

monitoring system sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an
authorized Ford dealer.

You can check the tire pressure any time
within the 120 mi (200 km) by performing
the procedure from Second stage:
Checking tire pressure listed previously.

Removal of the sealant canister from
the kit

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1.

Unwrap the clear tube from the
compressor housing.

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2. Locate the yellow cap at the end of the

clear tube.

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3. Using the yellow cap tool, press the tab

located on the kit compressor housing
while pulling up on the sealant canister.

Installation of the sealant canister to
the kit

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1.

Align the sealant canister with the kit
housing.

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2. Once aligned, seat the sealant canister

by lightly pushing down until you hear
an audible click.

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3. Wrap the clear tube around the

compressor housing.

Note:

If you experience any difficulties with

the removal or installation of the sealant
canister, consult your authorized Ford dealer
for assistance.

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Be sure to check the sealant compound's
use by date regularly. The use by date is
on the lower right hand corner of the label
located on the sealant canister (bottle).
The sealant canister should be replaced
after four years of non-use.

TIRE CARE

Information About Uniform
Tire Quality Grading

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Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires.
The Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire
sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For
example: Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A

.

These Tire Quality Grades are
determined by standards that the
United States Department of
Transportation has set.

Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires.
They do not apply to deep tread,
winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use
spare tires, light truck or LT type
tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined
in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104 (c)(2).

U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades:

The U.S. Department of

Transportation requires Ford
Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire
grades exactly as the government
has written it.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear 1½ times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.