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If You Have a Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)

2C_TMKOverview

  1. Compressor
  2. Sealant bottle

With the Tire Mobility Kit you stay mobile even after experiencing a tire puncture.

The compressor and sealing compound system effectively and comfortably seals most punctures in a passenger car tire caused by nails or similar objects and reinflates the tire.

After you are ensure that the tire is properly sealed you can drive cautiously on the tire (distance up to 120 mi. (200 km)) at a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in order to reach a service station or tire dealer for tire replacement.

It is possible that some tires, especially with larger punctures or damage to the sidewall, cannot be sealed completely.

Air pressure loss in the tire may adversely affect tire performance.

For this reason, you should avoid abrupt steering or other driving maneuvers, especially if the vehicle is heavily loaded or if a trailer is in use.

The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed or intended as a permanent tire repair method and is to be used for one tire only.

For safe operation, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual before use. The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix to the tire, have the tire replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

  • Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit to repair punctures in the tire walls. This can result in a crash due to tire failure.

  • Have your tire repaired as soon as possible. The tire may lose air pressure at any time after inflating with the Tire Mobility Kit.

When two or more tires are flat, do not use the Tire Mobility Kit because the sealant provided with the Tire Mobility Kit must be used for only one flat tire.

Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit

  • Park your vehicle at the side of the road so that you can work with the Tire Mobility Kit away from moving traffic.

  • To be sure your vehicle does not move, even when you are on level ground, always apply your parking brake.

  • Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for sealing/inflation passenger car tires. Only punctured areas located within the tread region of the tire can be sealed using the tire mobility kit.

  • Do not use on motorcycles, bicycles or any other type of tires.

  • When the tire and wheel are damaged, do not use Tire Mobility Kit.

  • Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not be effective for tire damage larger than about 0.16 in (4 mm).

  • Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer if the tire cannot be made roadworthy with the Tire Mobility Kit.

  • Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a tire is severely damaged by driving run flat or with insufficient air pressure.

  • Only punctured areas located within the tread region of the tire can be sealed using the Tire Mobility Kit.

  • Do not remove any foreign objects such as nails or screws that have penetrated the tire.

  • Provided the vehicle is outdoors, leave the vehicle running. Otherwise operating the compressor may eventually drain the car battery.

  • Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit unattended while it is being used.

  • Do not leave the compressor running for more than 10 minutes at a time or it may overheat.

  • Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if the ambient temperature is below -22 °F (-30 °C).

  • In case of skin contact with the sealant, wash the area thoroughly with plenty of water. If the irritation persists, seek medical attention.

  • In case of eye contact with the sealant, flush your eyes for at least 15 minutes. If the irritation persists, seek medical attention.

  • In case of swallowing the sealant, rinse the mouth and drink plenty of water. However, never give anything to an unconscious person and seek medical attention immediately.

  • Long time exposure to the sealant may cause damage to bodily tissue such as kidney, etc.

Components of the Tire Mobility Kit

1C_TMKPartsOverview

  1. Connectors and cable for terminal connection
  2. ON/OFF switch
  3. Compressor
  4. Pressure gauge for displaying the tire inflation pressure
  5. Button for reducing the tire inflation pressure
  6. Speed restriction label
  7. Sealant bottle
  8. Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheel
  9. Filling hose

  • Do not use the tire sealant after the sealant has expired (the expiration date is pasted on the sealant container). This can increase the risk of tire failure.

  • Sealant

    • Keep out of reach of children.

    • Avoid contact with eyes.

    • Do not swallow.

Using the Tire Mobility Kit when a tire is flat

  • Detach the speed restriction label from the sealant bottle, and place it in a highly visible place inside the vehicle such as on the steering wheel to remind the driver not to drive too fast.

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  • If only the tire pressure needs to be adjusted, refer to How to adjust tire pressure.

  • Before using the Tire Mobility Kit, be fully aware of the explanation on the sealant.

Strictly follow the specified sequence, otherwise the sealant may escape under high pressure.

  1. Shake the sealant bottle.

  2. Connect the filling hose on the compressor to the sealant bottle. Keep the sealant bottle upright so the filling hose is heading upwards.

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  3. Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of the defective wheel and screw the filling hose of the sealant bottle onto the tire valve.

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    Securely install the sealant filling hose to the valve. If not, sealant may flow backward, possibly clogging the filling hose.

  4. Ensure that the compressor is switched OFF.

  5. Open the engine hood.

  6. Remove the engine compartment fuse box cover.

    Connect the cables to the RED + jumper terminal in the engine compartment fuse panel and the BLACK - jumper terminal in numerical order.

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    1. RED cable: + jumper terminal
    2. BLACK cable: - jumper terminal

    • Tire Mobility Kit cable connection can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to the Tire Mobility Kit or battery, follow the Tire Mobility Kit cable connection procedures.

    • When disconnecting the Tire Mobility Kit cables, disconnect the BLACK - cable first from the jumper terminal and then disconnect the RED + cable.

    • Be careful for battery sparks when connecting or disconnecting the battery cables.

  7. With the engine ON, switch on the compressor and let it run for about 5-7 minutes to fill the sealant up to proper pressure. The inflation pressure of the tire after filling is unimportant and can be checked/corrected later.

    Be careful not to overinflate the tire and stay away from the tire when filling it.

    Do not attempt to drive your vehicle if the tire pressure is below 29 psi (200 kPa). This could result in a crash due to sudden tire failure.

  8. Switch off the compressor.

  9. Detach the hoses from the sealant bottle connector and from the tire valve.

    Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its storage location in the vehicle.

    Do not leave your engine running in a poorly ventilated area for extended periods of time. Carbon monoxide poisoning and suffocation can occur.

  10. Immediately drive about 4-6 mi. (7-10 km or about 10 minutes) to evenly distribute the sealant in the tire.

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    Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). If possible, do not fall below a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).

    While driving, if you experience any unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise, reduce your speed and drive with caution until you can safely pull off of the side of the road.

    Call for road side service or towing.

  11. After driving about 4-6 mi. (7-10 km or about 10 minutes), stop at a safety location.

  12. Connect the filling hose of the compressor directly to the tire valve. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the recommended tire inflation.

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  • If the tire inflation pressure is not maintained, drive the vehicle a second time, refer to step 9. Then repeat steps 10 to 12.

  • Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not be effective for tire damage larger than about 0.16 in. (4 mm).

  • Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer if the tire cannot be made roadworthy with the Tire Mobility Kit.

  • The sealant on the tire pressure sensor and wheel should be removed when you replace the tire with a new one and inspect the tire pressure sensors. Have this done at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

How to adjust tire pressure

  1. Park your vehicle in a safe location.

  2. Connect the filling hose of the compressor directly to the tire valve.

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    Do not use the sealant when the tire pressure only needs to be adjusted.

  3. Remove the engine compartment fuse box cover.

    Connect cables to the jumper terminals in numerical order.

  4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the recommended tire inflation.

    With the engine running, proceed as follows:

    • To increase the inflation pressure: Switch on the compressor. To check the current inflation pressure setting, briefly switch off the compressor.

    • To reduce the inflation pressure: Press the button on the compressor.

The tire inflation pressure must be inflated to the proper pressure. For more information, refer to Tires and Wheels. If it is not inflated, do not continue to drive.

The tire inflation pressure must be inflated to the proper pressure. For more information, refer to 'Tires and Wheels' section of the complete Owner's Manual. If it is not inflated, do not continue to drive.

Call for road side service or towing.

Do not let the compressor run for more than 10 minutes, otherwise the device may overheat and may be damaged.

  • The pressure gauge may show higher than actual reading when the compressor is running. To get an accurate tire reading, the compressor needs to be turned off.

  • When reinstalling the repaired or replaced tire and wheel on the vehicle, tighten the wheel nut to 79-94 lbf·ft (11-13kgf·m).