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7. Install the wheel trim using the ball of

your hand.

The tyre repair kit seals most tyre

punctures [with a diameter of up to six

millimetres (1/4 inch)] to temporarily

restore mobility.

WARNING

Have the wheel nuts checked for

tightness and the tyre pressure

checked as soon as possible.

Observe the following rules when using

the kit:

•

Drive with caution and avoid

making sudden steering or

driving manoeuvres, especially if

the vehicle is heavily loaded or you are

towing a trailer.

Note: If the spare wheel is different in size

or construction to the road wheels, have

this replaced as soon as possible.

•

The kit will provide you with an

emergency temporary repair, enabling

you to continue your journey to the

next vehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive

a maximum distance of

TYRE REPAIR KIT

Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare

tyre, but does include an emergency tyre

repair kit that can be used to repair one

flat tyre.

200 kilometres (125 miles).

•

Do not exceed a maximum speed

of 80 km/h (50 mph).

Keep the kit out of the reach of

children.

The tyre repair kit is located in the

underfloor storage compartment. See

Storage compartments (page 97).

Only use the kit when the ambient

temperature is between –30°C (-22°F)

and +70°C (+158°F).

General information

WARNINGS

Depending on the type and extent

of tyre damage, some tyres can

only be partially sealed or not sealed

at all. Loss of tyre pressure can affect

vehicle handling, leading to loss of vehicle

control.

Using the tyre repair kit

WARNINGS

Compressed air can act as an

explosive or propellant.

Never leave the tyre repair kit

unattended while in use.

Do not use the tyre repair kit if the

tyre has already been damaged as

a result of being driven under

inflated.

CAUTION

Do not use the tyre repair kit on run

flat tyres.

Do not keep the compressor

operating for more than 10 minutes.

Do not try to seal damage other

than that located within the visible

tread of the tyre.

Note: Use the tyre repair kit only for the

vehicle with which it was supplied.

Do not try to seal damage to the

tyre’s sidewall.

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•

Park your vehicle at the roadside so

WARNINGS

that you do not obstruct the flow of

traffic and so that you are able to use

the kit without being in danger.

The sealant contains natural rubber

latex. Avoid contact with skin and

clothing. If this happens, rinse the

affected areas immediately with plenty of

water and contact your doctor.

•

Apply the parking brake, even if you

have parked on a level road, to make

sure that the vehicle will not move.

If the tyre inflation pressure does not

reach 1.8 bar (26 psi) within seven

minutes, the tyre may have suffered

excessive damage, making a temporary

repair impossible. In this case, do not

continue driving with this tyre.

Do not attempt to remove foreign

objects like nails or screws penetrating

the tyre.

Leave the engine running while the kit

is in use, but not if the vehicle is in an

enclosed or poorly ventilated area (for

example, inside a building). In these

circumstances, switch the

compressor on with the engine turned

off.

CAUTION

Screwing the bottle onto the bottle

holder will pierce the seal of the

bottle. Do not unscrew the bottle

from the holder as the sealant will escape.

•

Replace the sealant bottle with a new

one before the expiry date (see top

of bottle) is reached.

Inform all other users of the vehicle

that the tyre has been temporarily

sealed with the tyre repair kit and

make them aware of the special

driving conditions to be observed.

Inflating the tyre

WARNINGS

Check the sidewall of the tyre prior

to inflation. If there are any cracks,

bumps or similar damage, do not

attempt to inflate the tyre.

Do not stand directly beside the tyre

while the compressor is pumping.

Watch the sidewall of the tyre. If any

cracks, bumps or similar damage

appear, turn off the compressor and

let the air out by means of the pressure

relief valve B. Do not continue driving with

this tyre.

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Bottle lid

Sealant bottle

1. Open the lid of the tyre repair kit.

2. Peel off the label I showing the

maximum permissible speed of

80 km/h (50 mph) from the casing

and attach it to the instrument panel

in the driver’s field of view. Make sure

the label does not obscure anything

important.

3. Take the hose C and the power plug

with cable G out of the kit.

4. Unscrew the orange cap D and the

bottle lid J.

5. Screw the sealant bottle K clockwise

into the bottle holder E fully tight.

6. Remove the valve cap from the

damaged tyre.

7. Detach the protective cap A from the

hose C and screw the hose C firmly

onto the valve of the damaged tyre.

8. Make sure that the compressor switch

H is in position 0.

9. Insert the power plug G into the cigar

lighter socket or auxiliary power

socket. See Cigar lighter (page 96).

See Auxiliary power sockets

(page 96).

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Protective cap

10. Start the engine.

Pressure relief valve

Hose

11. Move the compressor switch H to

position 1.

12. Inflate the tyre for no longer than

seven minutes to an inflation

Orange cap

Bottle holder

pressure of minimum 1.8 bar (26 psi)

and a maximum of 3.5 bar (51 psi).

Move the compressor switch H to

position 0 and check the current tyre

pressure with pressure gauge F.

Pressure gauge

Power plug with cable

Compressor switch

Label

13. Remove the power plug G from the

cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power

socket.

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14. Quickly unscrew the hose C from

4. Follow the inflation procedure once

again to top up the tyre.

the tyre valve and replace the

protective cap A. Fasten the valve

cap again.

5. Check the tyre pressure again from

the pressure gauge F. If the tyre

pressure is too high, deflate the tyre

to the specified pressure using the

pressure relief valve B.

6. Once you have inflated the tyre to its

correct tyre pressure, move the

compressor switch H to position 0,

remove the power plug G from the

socket, unscrew the hose C, fasten

the valve cap and replace the

protective cap A.

15. Leave the sealant bottle K in the

bottle holder E.

16. Make sure the kit, the bottle lid and

the orange cap are stored safely, but

still easily accessible in the vehicle.

The kit will be required again when

you check the tyre pressure.

17. Immediately drive approximately

three kilometres (two miles) so that

the sealant can seal the damaged

area.

7. Leave the sealant bottle K in the bottle

holder E and store the kit away safely

in its original location.

Note: When pumping in the sealant

through the tyre valve, the pressure may

rise up to 6 bar (87 psi) but will drop again

after about 30 seconds.

8. Drive to the nearest tyre specialist to

get the damaged tyre replaced.

Before the tyre is removed from the

rim, inform your tyre dealer that the

tyre contains sealant. Renew the kit

as soon as possible after it has been

used once.

WARNING

If you experience heavy vibrations,

unsteady steering behaviour or

noises while driving, reduce your

speed and drive with caution to a place

where it is safe for you to stop the vehicle.

Recheck the tyre and its pressure. If the

tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar (19 psi)

or if there are any cracks, bumps or similar

damage visible, do not continue driving

with this tyre.

Note: Remember that emergency

roadside tyre repair kits only provide

temporary mobility. Regulations

concerning tyre repair after usage of tyre

repair kit may differ from country to

country. You should consult a tyre

specialist for advice.

WARNING

Checking the tyre pressure

Before driving, make sure the tyre

is adjusted to the recommended

inflation pressure. See Technical

specifications (page 167). Monitor the

tyre pressure until the sealed tyre is

replaced.

1. Stop the vehicle after driving

approximately three kilometres

(two miles). Check, and where

necessary, adjust the pressure of the

damaged tyre.

2. Attach the kit and read the tyre

pressure from the pressure gauge F.

Empty sealant bottles can be disposed

of together with normal household waste.

Return remains of sealant to your dealer

or dispose of it in compliance with local

waste disposal regulations.

3. If the pressure of the sealant-filled tyre

is 1.3 bar (19 psi) or more, adjust it to

the specified pressure. See

Technical specifications (page

167).

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