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Notice

9 Warning

The use of tyre chains and the

maximum allowed speed is

regulated by country-specific

legislation.

Do not drive faster than 50 mph.

Do not use for a lengthy period.

Steering and handling may be

affected.

9 Warning

Damage may lead to tyre blowout.

In the case of a flat tyre:

Apply the parking brake and engage

When fitting the tyre chains follow the

instructions provided by the

first gear, reverse gear or P.

The tyre repair kit is located in the tool

box underneath the left front seat.

Tool box 3 257.

1. Pull speed limit label from the tyre

repair kit and place it in driver's

visible area.

manufacturer of the tyre chains.

3. Turn selector A to the "sealant"

position. Check that switch B is in

position J.

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.

2. Pull the electrical cable and air

hose out of the compartments on

the underside of the kit.

Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be

repaired with the tyre repair kit.

Do not remove foreign bodies from

the tyres.

Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that

is at tyre's sidewall cannot be repaired

with the tyre repair kit.

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4. Uncoil the air hose fully and

unscrew the cap from the end of

the hose. Connect hose to the

valve of the defective tyre.

When the correct pressure is

obtained, switch off the

compressor.

If the prescribed tyre pressure is

not obtained within ten minutes,

remove the tyre repair kit. Move

the vehicle one tyre rotation.

Reattach the tyre repair kit and

continue the filling procedure for

ten minutes. If the prescribed tyre

pressure is still not obtained, the

tyre is too badly damaged. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

6. Set the rocker switch on the

compressor to I. The tyre is filled

with sealant.

7. The compressor pressure gauge

5. Connect the electrical cable to the

vehicle's 12 V front power outlet

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briefly indicates up to

600 kPa (6 bar) whilst the sealant

cartridge is emptying (approx.

30 s). Then the pressure starts to

drop.

To avoid discharging the battery,

we recommend running the

engine.

8. All of the sealant is pumped into

the tyre. Then the tyre is being

inflated.

9. The prescribed tyre pressure

should be obtained within ten

minutes.

Drain excess tyre pressure with

the button.

Do not run the compressor longer

than ten minutes.

Tyre pressure 3 293.

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10. Detach the tyre repair kit. Stow

tyre repair kit in load

If tyre pressure hasn't decreased

under 150 kPa (1.5 bar), set it to

the correct value. Otherwise the

vehicle must not be used. Seek

assistance of a workshop.3 293

Repeat the checking procedure

once more after driving further

three miles but no more than ten

minutes to check that there is no

more loss of pressure.

Note the expiry date of the kit. After

this date its sealing capability is no

longer guaranteed. Pay attention to

storage information on sealant

bottle.

Replace the used sealant cartridge.

Dispose of the bottle as prescribed

by applicable laws.

compartment.

11. Remove any excess sealant

using a cloth.

The compressor and sealant can be

used from approx. -30 °C.

If the tyre pressure has fallen

below 150 kPa (1.5 bar), the

vehicle must not be used. Seek

the assistance of a workshop.

Removing the pipe and cartridge

13. Stow away tyre repair kit in load

compartment.

Notice

12. Start driving immediately so that

sealant is evenly distributed in the

tyre. After driving approx.

The driving characteristics of the

repaired tyre are severely affected,

therefore have this tyre replaced.

three miles but no more than ten

minutes, stop and check tyre

pressure. Turn selector on the kit

to the air pump symbol. Connect

compressor air hose to tyre valve.

Fill tyre as described before. Drain

excess tyre pressure with the

button on the kit.

If unusual noise is heard or the

compressor becomes hot, turn

compressor off for at least

30 minutes.

1. Turn pipe assembly to the left until

it contacts the unit.

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