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WARNINGS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Do not use the kit on run flat tires.

CAUTIONS

Use only approved wheel and tire

sizes. Using other sizes could damage

the vehicle and will make the National

Type Approval invalid.

Do not try to seal damage to the

tire’s sidewall.

The kit seals most tire punctures [with a

diameter of up to six millimeters (1/4

inch)] to temporarily restore mobility.

If you change the diameter of the tires

from that fitted at the factory, the

speedometer may not display the

correct speed. Take the vehicle to your

dealer to have the engine management

system reprogrammed.

Observe the following rules when using the

kit:

•

Drive with caution and avoid making

sudden steering or driving maneuvres,

especially if the vehicle is heavily

loaded or you are towing a trailer.

The kit will provide you with an

emergency temporary repair, enabling

you to continue your journey to the next

vehicle or tire dealer, or to drive a

maximum distance of 200 kilometers

(125 miles).

If you intend to change the size of the

wheels from that fitted at the factory,

check the suitability with your dealer.

Note: Check your tire pressures regularly to

optimize fuel economy.

A decal with tire pressure data is located

in the driver’s door opening at the B-pillar.

Check and set the tire pressure at the

ambient temperature in which you are

intending to drive the vehicle and when the

tires are cold.

•

Do not exceed a maximum speed of

80 km/h (50 mph).

Keep the kit out of the reach of

children.

Only use the kit when the ambient

temperature is between –40°C

(-40°F) and +70°C (+158°F).

TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT

Your vehicle may not have a spare tire.

Therefore you will have an emergency kit

which will only repair one flat tire.

Using the kit

WARNINGS

The kit is located in the spare wheel well.

General information

WARNINGS

Compressed air can act as an

explosive or propellant.

Never leave the kit unattended while

in use.

Depending on the type and extent of

tire damage, some tires can only be

partially sealed or not sealed at all.

Loss of tire pressure can affect vehicle

handling, leading to loss of vehicle control.

CAUTION

Do not keep the compressor operating

for more than 10 minutes.

Do not use the kit on a previously

damaged tire, for example when it

has been driven under inflated.

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Note: Use the kit only for the vehicle with

which it was supplied.

WARNINGS

The sealant contains natural rubber

latex. Avoid contact with skin and

clothing. If this happens, rinse the

affected areas immediately with plenty of

water. Consult a physician if you

•

Park your vehicle at the roadside so

that you do not obstruct the flow of

traffic and so that you are able to use

the kit without being in danger.

experience an adverse reaction.

•

Apply the parking brake, even if you

have parked on a level road, to make

sure that the vehicle will not move.

Do not attempt to remove foreign

objects like nails or screws penetrating

the tire.

Leave the engine running while the kit

is in use, but not if your 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.

If the tire inflation pressure does not

reach 1.8 bar (26 psi) within 10

minutes, the tire may have suffered

excessive damage, making a temporary

repair impossible. In this case, do not

continue driving with this tire.

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.

•

You must replace the sealant bottle

with a new one before the expiry date

(see top of bottle).

Inform all other users of your vehicle

that the tire has been temporarily

sealed with the kit. Make them aware

of the special driving conditions to be

observed.

Inflating the tire

WARNINGS

Check the sidewall of the tire prior to

inflation. If there are any cracks,

bumps or similar damage, do not

attempt to inflate the tire.

Do not stand directly beside the tire

while the compressor is pumping.

Watch the sidewall of the tire. 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 tire.

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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 tire.

7. Detach the protective cap A from the

hose C and screw the hose C firmly

onto the valve of the damaged tire.

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 219). See

Auxiliary Power Points (page 220).

Protective cap

Pressure relief valve

Hose

10. Start the engine.

11.

Move the compressor switch H to

position 1.

Orange cap

12. Inflate the tire for no longer than 10

minutes to an inflation 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 tire pressure

with pressure gauge F.

Note: When pumping in the sealant through

the tire valve, the pressure may rise up to

6 bar (87 psi) but will drop again after about

30 seconds.

Bottle holder

Pressure gauge

Power plug with cable

Compressor switch

Label

Bottle lid

Sealant bottle

1. Open the lid of the tire repair kit.

Note: After you have switched the

compressor off, you may hear air escaping

from the damaged tire. This is normal and

can be ignored provided that the specified

minimum tire pressure has been reached.

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13. Remove the power plug G from the

3. If the pressure of the sealant-filled tire

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

the specified pressure. See Technical

Specifications (page 199).

cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power

socket.

14. Quickly unscrew the hose C from the

tire valve and replace the protective

cap A. Fasten the valve cap again.

4. Follow the inflation procedure once

again to top up the tire.

Note: Some residual sealant fluid may drip

or spray out of hose C while you are

disconnecting it. This is normal.

5. Check the tire pressure again from the

pressure gauge F. If the tire pressure is

too high, deflate the tire to the

specified pressure using the pressure

relief valve B.

6. Once you have inflated the tire to its

correct tire 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.

7. Leave the sealant bottle K in the bottle

holder E and store the kit away safely

in its original location.

8. Drive to the nearest tire specialist to

get the damaged tire replaced. Before

the tire is removed from the rim, inform

your tire dealer that the tire contains

sealant. You must renew the sealant

bottle K and hose C as soon as possible

once used.

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 tire pressure.

17. Immediately drive approximately

three kilometers (two miles) so that

the sealant can seal the damaged

area.

WARNING

If you experience heavy vibrations,

unsteady steering behavior 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 tire and its pressure. If the tire 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

tire.

Note: Remember that this kit only provides

temporary mobility. Regulations concerning

tire repair after usage of tire repair kit may

differ from country to country. You should

consult a tire specialist for advice.

Checking the tire pressure

WARNING

1. Stop the vehicle after driving

approximately three kilometers

(two miles). Check, and where

necessary, adjust the pressure of the

damaged tire.

Before driving, make sure the tire is

adjusted to the recommended

inflation pressure. See Technical

Specifications (page 199). Monitor the

tire pressure until the sealed tire is

replaced.

2. Attach the kit and read the tire pressure

from the pressure gauge F.

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