Mobility
If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as a
Check how the fire extinguisher works before you
need to use it. The instructions for use are shown
on the fire extinguisher.
nail, do not remove it from the tyre.
The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temper-
atures down to – 20 °C.
The fire extinguisher must be replaced with a
new one after use or once it has reached its expi-
ry date.
The tyre repair kit must NOT be used:
– On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm
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WARNING
– If the wheel rim has been damaged 2 .
If the fire extinguisher is not secured properly
it could be catapulted through the vehicle dur-
ing driving and braking manoeuvres or in the
event of an accident. This poses a risk of injury
to occupants.
– If you have been driving with very low pressure
or a completely flat tyre 3 .
In this case, you should seek professional assis-
tance.
Information on the tyre repair kit
Vehicle toolkit/tyre repair kit
If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry. When it
has dried, you can pull it off like a piece of foil.
The tools and the tyre repair kit are stored under
the floor panel in the luggage compartment.
Please note the expiry date on the tyre sealant
container. If necessary, have the tyre sealant re-
placed by a qualified workshop.
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Take hold of the handle and fold back the floor
panel.
Interference to the radio reception may occur
when using the compressor.
Tyre repair kit
Preparing to repair a tyre
WARNING
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Please refer to the important safety informa-
– Please note that the tyre repair kit is not
suitable for use in every situation and
should only be used as a temporary meas-
ure.
tion ðpage 266.
Apply the parking brake.
Check whether a repair is possible using the
tyre repair kit ðpage 267.
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– Do not allow the sealant to come into con-
tact with your eyes, skin or clothing.
– If you do come into contact with the sealant
immediately rinse the eyes or skin affected
with clean water.
Using the tyre repair kit
– Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes.
– If you accidentally swallow tyre sealant, im-
mediately rinse your mouth thoroughly and
drink a large amount of water. Do not in-
duce vomiting. Seek medical assistance im-
mediately.
– Change clothing immediately if it becomes
soiled with the tyre sealant.
Fig. 139 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage
– If any allergic reactions should occur, seek
medical assistance immediately.
Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary
use. Always adhere to the locally applicable laws
and regulations. Replace the damaged tyre as
– Keep the sealant away from children.
– After using the tyre sealant, the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system may malfunction or
quickly as possible ð
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