Break-Down Kit, Checking Bottle For Damage And Use; Checking Expiration Date

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NOTE:

The break-down kit is located in the spare wheel well.

It contains the tire sealant bottle.

Expiration Date, Checking

Fig 1: Identifying Check Of Expiration Date On Tire Inflation Cylinder With Tire Sealant

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The expiration date is located on a sticker on the tire sealant container -arrow-.

-- Enter the expiration date in the maintenance table.

-- Replace the tire sealant if shelf-life date has been reached. (The tire sealant must not be older than 4 years).

NOTE:

Replace the tire sealant if it was already used once.

Follow all disposal regulations.