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TYRE PRESSURE KIT (1/3)

Do not attempt to use the

The kit is only approved for

inflation kit if the tyre has

inflating the tyres of the ve-

been damaged as a result

hicle originally equipped

of driving with a puncture.

with the kit.

You should therefore carefully check

It must never be used to inflate

the condition of the tyre sidewalls

the tyres of another vehicle, or any

before any operation.

other inflatable object (rubber ring,

rubber boat, etc.).

Driving with underinflated, flat or

punctured tyres can be dangerous

Avoid spillage on skin when han-

and may make the tyre impossible

dling the repair product bottle. If

to repair.

droplets do leak out, rinse them off

with plenty of water.

This repair is temporary.

Keep the repair kit away from chil-

A tyre which has been punctured

dren.

should always be inspected (and re-

paired, where possible) as soon as

Do not dispose of the empty bottle

The kit repairs tyres when

possible by a specialist.

in the countryside. Return it to your

tread A has been dam-

approved dealer or to a recycling or-

aged by objects smaller

When taking a tyre which has been

ganisation.

than 4 mm. It cannot repair

repaired using this kit to be replaced,

all types of puncture, such as cuts

you must inform the specialist.

The bottle has a limited service

larger than 4 mm, or cuts in tyre

life which is indicated on its label.

When driving, vibration may be felt

sidewall B.

Check the expiry date.

due to the presence of the repair

Ensure also that the wheel rim is in

product injected into the tyre.

Contact an approved dealer to re-

good condition.

place the inflation tube and repair

product bottle.

Do not pull out the foreign body

causing the puncture if it is still in

the tyre.

5.4

TYRE PRESSURE KIT (2/3)

With the engine running and the

If a minimum pressure of 1.8 bar is

parking brake applied,

not reached after 15 minutes, repair

– Disconnect any accessories previ-

is not possible; do not drive the ve-

ously connected to the vehicle’s ac-

hicle but contact an approved dealer.

cessories sockets;

– refer to the information on the in-

flation kit compressor located in

the luggage compartment of the ve-

hicle and follow the instructions;

– inflate the tyre to the recommended

pressure ➥ 4.11 ;

– after a maximum of 15 minutes, stop

inflating and read the pressure (on

Before using this kit, park

pressure gauge 2).

the vehicle at a sufficient

distance from traffic, switch

Note: while the bottle is emptying

on the hazard warning

(approximately 30 seconds), the

Depending on the vehicle, in the event

lights, apply the handbrake, ask all

pressure gauge 2 will briefly indicate

of a puncture, use the kit located in the

passengers to leave the vehicle and

a pressure of 6 bar, then the pres-

boot or underneath the luggage com-

keep them away from traffic.

sure drops;

partment carpet.

– Adjust the pressure: to increase it,

Vehicle fitted with a tyre pressure

continue inflation with the kit. To

loss warning system

reduce it, press the button 1.

In the event of under-inflation (punc-



If the vehicle is parked on

tures, under-inflation etc.), the

the hard shoulder, you must

warning light appears on the instrument

warn other road users of

panel. ➥ 2.38.

your vehicle’s presence

with a warning triangle or with other

devices as per the legislation apply-

ing to the country you are in.

5.5

TYRE PRESSURE KIT (3/3)

– Start immediately and drive at a

speed between 12 to 37 mph (20 to

60 km/h) in order to distribute the

product evenly in the tyre; after driv-

ing a distance of 2 miles (3 km), stop

and check the pressure.

– If the pressure is higher than 1.3 bar

Please be aware that a

but lower than the recommended

poorly tightened or miss-

pressure (refer to the label affixed to

ing valve cap can make the

the edge of the driver’s door), adjust

tyres less airtight and may

it. Otherwise, contact an approved

lead to pressure loss.

dealer: the tyre cannot be repaired.

Always use valve caps identical to

those fitted originally and tighten

Precautions when using the

them fully.

kit

The kit should not be operated for more

Once the tyre is correctly inflated,

than 15 consecutive minutes.

remove the kit: unscrew the inflation

The container must be replaced after

Following repair with the kit,

adapter slowly from the container 3 to

the first use even if liquid remains

do not travel further than

prevent any product spatter and store

inside.

120 miles (200 km). In addi-

the container in plastic packaging to

tion, reduce your speed and

prevent product leaks.

under no circumstances exceed

– Affix the driving recommendation

48 mph (80 km/h). The sticker,

label (located under the container) to

which you must affix in a prominent

the dashboard where the driver can

position on the dashboard, reminds

see it.

you of this.

– Put the kit away.

Nothing should be placed

Depending on the country or local

– At the end of this initial inflation op-

around the driver’s feet

legislation, a tyre repaired with the

eration, air will still escape from the

as such objects may slide

inflation kit may need to be replaced.

tyre. You must drive a short distance

under the pedals during

in order to seal the hole.

sudden braking manoeuvres and

obstruct their use.

5.6

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