Operation Manual

Breakdown kit
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the breakdown kit
145
Preparing to use the breakdown kit 146
Sealing and inflating tyres 146
Information on driving with repaired tyres 146
The following information applies for the breakdown kit supplied ex-factory.
The breakdown kit can be used to seal punctures with a diameter of up to
about 4 mm.
A repair made using the breakdown kit is never intended to replace a perma-
nent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist ga-
rage.
Replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit as soon as possi-
ble, or consult a specialist garage about repair options.
Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. nails).
Do not use the breakdown kit in the following cases.
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The rim is damaged.
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The outside temperature is below -20 ° C.
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Tyre punctures greater than 4 mm.
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Damage to the tyre wall.
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The use-by date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING
■
If there is skin contact with the sealant wash the affected area immedi-
ately.
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Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
Description of the breakdown kit
Fig. 170 Description of the breakdown kit
Read and observe on page 145 first.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Valve remover
Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor (the layout of the controls may be different depending on
the type of air compressor delivered with the vehicle)
Button for the tyre pressure reduction
12 volt cable connector
Tyre inflation hose
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
ON and OFF switch
Tyre inflator bottle with sealant
Replacement valve core
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.
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Emergency equipment and self-help