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If the wheel covers and tyres used are

not factory approved, the tyres must not

have a rim protection ridge.

Wheel covers must not impair brake

cooling.

Tyre chains are only permitted on the

front wheels.

Tire Repair Kit

Minor damage to the tire tread can be

repaired with the tire repair kit.

Do not remove foreign bodies from the

tires.

Only use tyre chains designed to be used

with tyre type of the vehicle:

● For 16 inch and 17 inch tyres, only use

fine mesh tyre chains that add no more

than 9 mm to the tyre tread and the

inboard sides (including chain lock).

Tire damage exceeding 4 mm or that is

at tire's sidewall cannot be repaired with

the tire repair kit.

Warning

Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel covers

could lead to sudden pressure loss and

thereby accidents.

● For 18 inch tyres, only use Polaire

PSGB 60 tyre chains.

Warning

Do not drive faster than 50 mph. Do not

use for a lengthy period.Steering and

handling may be affected.

Vehicles with steel wheel rims: When

using locking wheel nuts, do not attach

wheel covers.

Note

The use of tyre chains and the maximum

allowed speed is regulated by country-

specific legislation.

Temporary spare wheel: Do not use

wheel covers

In the case of a flat tire:

When fitting the tyre chains follow the

instructions provided by the manufacturer

of the tyre chains.

After having fitted the tyre chains, stop

the vehicle after having driven a short

distance and make sure that the tyre

chains are correctly tightened.

Apply the parking brake and engage first

gear, reverse gear or P.

Tyre Chains

Depending on version the location of the

tire repair kit is different:

● at the left side of the load compartment

● below the third row seats with the seats

folded

Warning

● behind the third row seat with the seats

unfolded.

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

1. Remove the sealant bottle and the

compressor.

Temporary spare wheel

The use of tyre chains is not permitted on

the temporary spare wheel.

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2. Pull the speed limit label from the

sealant bottle and place it in driver's

visible area.

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5. First, insert the sealant bottle into

the compressor and align the triangle

symbols. Then, push down the

sealant bottle and turn it to the lock

position.

8. Screw the filler hose to the tire valve.

9. The switch on the compressor must

be set to O.

3. Remove the electric connection cable

(1) and air hose (2) from the stowage

compartments on the underside of the

compressor.

6. Set the compressor near the tire in

such a way that the sealant bottle is

upright.

7. Unscrew the valve cap from the

defective tire.

4. Open the sealant bottle and lift the lid.

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10. Connect the compressor plug to the

12 V power outlet.

Screw the filler hose to the free

connection of the sealant bottle.

This prevents the sealant from

escaping. Stow the tire repair kit in its

designated position.

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When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the compressor.

If the prescribed tire pressure is not

obtained within ten minutes, remove

the tire repair kit. Move the vehicle

one tire rotation.

To avoid discharging the vehicle

battery, we recommend to use the tire

repair kit only when the combustion

engine is running or when the electric

engine is ready.

16. Remove any excess sealant using a

cloth.

Reattach the tire repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

ten minutes. If the prescribed tire

pressure is still not obtained, the

tire is too badly damaged. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.

17. Continue driving immediately so that

sealant is evenly distributed in the

tire. Drive between 12 mph and

38 mph. After driving approx. 3

miles but no more than ten minutes,

stop and check tire pressure. Screw

compressor air hose directly onto tire

valve when doing this. Fill tire as

described before. Drain excess tire

pressure with the button on the air

hose.

If tire pressure hasn't decreased

under 200 kPa (2 bar), set it to the

correct value. Otherwise the vehicle

must not be used. Seek assistance of

a workshop.

Repeat the checking procedure once

more after driving further 6 miles but

no more than ten minutes to check

that there is no more loss of pressure.

If the tire pressure has fallen below

200 kPa (2 bar), the vehicle must not

be used. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

11. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tire is filled with

sealant.

12. The compressor pressure gauge

briefly indicates up to 600 kPa (6

bar) whilst the sealant bottle is

emptying (approx. 30 seconds). Then

the pressure starts to drop.

Drain excess tire pressure with the

button on the air hose.

Do not run the compressor longer

than ten minutes.

13. All of the sealant is pumped into the

tire. Then the tire is being inflated.

15. Detach the tire repair kit. Remove the

sealant bottle from the compressor.

14. The prescribed tire pressure should

be obtained within ten minutes.

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18. Stow the tire repair kit in its

designated position.

Depending on the wheel rim material, two

different bolts are available.

● Place a chock under the wheel

diagonally opposite the wheel to be

changed.

Note

The driving characteristics of the repaired

tire are severely affected, therefore have

this tire replaced.

If unusual noise is heard or the

compressor becomes hot, turn the

compressor off for at least 30 min.

The built-in safety valve opens at a

pressure of 700 kPa (7 bar).

● If the ground on which the vehicle is

standing is soft, a solid board (max. 1

cm thick) should be placed under the

jack.

● Take heavy objects out of the vehicle

before jacking up.

● No people or animals may be in the

vehicle when it is jacked up.

Note the expiry date of the kit. After this

date its sealing capability is no longer

guaranteed. Pay attention to the storage

information on the sealant bottle.

Replace the used sealant bottle.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed by

applicable laws.

● Never crawl under a jacked-up vehicle.

● Do not start the vehicle when it is

raised on the jack.

Tightening torque for alloy wheel rims is

115 Nm.

● Before screwing in the wheel bolts,

clean them.

The compressor and sealant can be used

from approx. -30 °C.

Warning

Wheel Changing

Do not grease wheel bolts.

Make the following preparations and

observe the following information:

Tightening torques

Warning

● Park the vehicle on a level, firm and

non-skid surface. The front wheels

must be in the straight-ahead position.

Ensure to use always the correct wheel

bolts if changing the wheels. When

installing the spare wheel for temporary

usage, the bolts for alloy wheel rims

can also be used.

● Apply the parking brake and engage

first gear, reverse gear or P.

Tightening torque for steel wheel rims is

125 Nm.

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