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Breakdown set

Introduction to the topic

The breakdown set can be used to temporarily and reliably seal any tyre damage caused by

foreign bodies or punctures (up to approx. 4 mm in diameter). Do not remove foreign objects

(e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre!

Once the sealant has been added to the tyre, the tyre pressure must be checked and adjusted

again after approximately 10 minutes of driving.

Seek expert assistance if more than one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged. The breakdown set is

designed to fill only one tyre.

Use the breakdown set only when the vehicle has been safely parked and you are familiar with

the work and safety precautions needed. Seek expert assistance if this is not the case.

The tyre sealant must not be used:

—If the wheel rim is damaged.

—If the outside temperature is below -20°C (-4°F).

—If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 4mm.

—If the vehicle was driven with very low tyre pressure or a flat tyre.

—If the use-by date on the tyre filler bottle has expired.

—If a foreign object has been removed from the tyre.

—In connection with mobility tyres. The word “Seal” is visible on the outer wall of the tyre if

your vehicle is fitted with mobility tyres.

WARNING

Using the breakdown set can be dangerous, especially if the tyre is inflated at the roadside.

Please note the following steps in order to reduce the risk of serious injuries:

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Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe

distance from moving traffic in order to fill the tyre.

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Check that the surface the vehicle is parked on is level and firm.

All passengers, and children in particular, must be at a safe distance and away from your

area of work.

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Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.

The breakdown set should be used only if you feel confident with carrying out the

procedure. If not, seek expert assistance.

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Tyres repaired with the breakdown set are intended for temporary, emergency use only.

They should be used only until you can reach the nearest qualified workshop.

Tyres that have been repaired using the breakdown set should be replaced as soon as

possible.

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Sealant is hazardous to health and must be washed off immediately if it gets onto the skin.

The breakdown set must be stored out of the reach of children.

Never use a jack, even if it is approved for the vehicle.

Always switch off the electric drive via the ignition, activate the electronic parking brake and

move the selector lever to the P position to reduce the risk of the vehicle moving

accidentally.

WARNING

Tyres that have been filled with sealant will not handle in the same way as a standard tyre.

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Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

Avoid full acceleration, sudden braking and fast driving through bends in the road.

Drive for just 10 minutes at no more than 80 km/h (50 mph) and then check the tyre.

Dispose of used or out-of-date sealant in accordance with legal requirements.

You can get a new tyre filler bottle from a Volkswagen dealership.

Observe the separate instructions from the manufacturer of the breakdown set.

Contents of the breakdown set

Fig. 1 Illustration: components of the breakdown set.

Fig. 2 Illustration: compressor from the breakdown set.

The breakdown set is located underneath the floor covering in the luggage compartment.

The breakdown set consists of the following items → Fig. 1 :

1

2

3

4

5

Sticker with the maximum permitted speed “max. 80 km/h” or “max. 50 mph”.

Tyre sealant tube with plug.

Tyre filler bottle.

Spare valve core.

Valve core extractor.

The compressor in the breakdown set consists of the following components → Fig. 2 :

1

2

3

4

12-volt plug.

ON/OFF switch.

Tyre pressure display.

Air bleed screw.

5

6

Tyre filler hose.

Air compressor.

There is a slot on the lower end of the valve core extractor → Fig. 1 5 for the valve core. This

is required for extracting the valve core from the tyre valve and then screwing it back into the

valve again. This also applies to the spare valve core 4 .

The air compressor from the breakdown set may be operated from the 12-volt socket,

even if the power stated on the type plate of the air compressor exceeds the maximum

power of the socket.

Preparations

Checklist

The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a

tyre →

:

1. If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the

flow of traffic.

2. Switch on the electronic parking brake.

3. Move the selector lever to position P.

4. Switch off the electric drive and remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

5. Ask all vehicle occupants to leave the vehicle and stand at a safe distance away from moving

traffic.

6. Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle (→ In an emergency,

General safety). Observe any legal requirements.

7. Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set (→ Breakdown set,

Introduction/General information).

8. Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.

9. Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.

0. Take the sticker → Fig. 1 1 from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within

the driver's field of view.

1. Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe

injuries.

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Follow the actions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

Sealing and inflating tyres

Sealing a tyre

—Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.

—Use the valve core extractor → Fig. 1 5 to unscrew the valve core from the tyre valve. Place

the core on a clean surface.

—Shake the tyre filler bottle → Fig. 1 3 vigorously up and down several times.

—Screw the tyre sealant tube → Fig. 1 2 tightly onto the tyre filler bottle in a clockwise

direction. The seal on the top of the bottle is pierced when doing so.

—Remove the plug from the filler hose → Fig. 1 2 and place the open end fully on the tyre

valve.

—Hold the bottle upside down and fill the entire contents of the tyre filler bottle into the tyre.

—Remove the empty tyre filler bottle from the valve.

—Use the valve core extractor → Fig. 1 5 to screw the valve core back into the tyre valve.

Inflating the tyre

—Screw the tyre filler hose → Fig. 2 5 of the air compressor tightly onto the tyre valve.

—Check that the bleed screw → Fig. 2 4 is closed.

—Activate the vehicle’s drive system.

—Insert the 12-volt plug → Fig. 2 1 into one of the vehicle's 12-volt sockets (→ Sockets,

Operation).

—Switch on the air compressor with the on/off switch → Fig. 2 2

.

—Run the air compressor until the tyre pressure has reached 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 – 250

kPa) → . Maximum running time: 8 minutes →

.

—Switch off the air compressor.

—If a pressure level of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 – 36 psi/200 – 250 kPa) cannot be achieved, unscrew the

tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.

—Drive (or reverse) the vehicle approximately 10 metres so that the sealing compound is evenly

distributed in the tyre.

—Screw the compressor’s tyre filler hose firmly back onto the tyre valve and inflate the tyre

again.

—If the required pressure still cannot be reached, the tyre is too badly damaged. The tyre cannot

be sealed with the breakdown set. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance →

.

—Disconnect the air compressor and unscrew the tyre filler hose from the tyre valve.

—Drive the vehicle no faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) if a tyre pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar (29 –

36 psi / 200 – 250 kPa) has been reached.

Check after driving for 10 minutes

—Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface at the next safe opportunity, e.g. a car park.

— Reconnect the tyre filler hose → Fig. 2 5 and read the tyre pressure on the tyre pressure

display → Fig. 2 3

—1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa) and lower:

—Do not continue driving! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately with the breakdown set.

—Seek expert assistance →

.

—1.4 bar (20 psi/140 kPa) and higher:

— Adjust the tyre pressure back to the correct value.

—Resume your journey to the nearest qualified workshop. Do not exceed a maximum speed

of 80 km/h (50 mph).

—The damaged tyre should be replaced at the qualified workshop.

WARNING

The tyre filler hose and the air compressor can become hot during inflation.

●

Protect your hands and skin from the hot components.

Do not place the hot tyre filler hose or the hot air compressor on any inflammable materials.

Allow the device to cool down fully before stowing.

If the tyre will not inflate to at least 2.0 bar (29 psi/200 kPa), the tyre is too damaged. The

sealant is unable to seal the tyre. Do not drive on. Seek expert assistance.

WARNING

If the defective tyre cannot be sealed adequately with the breakdown set, the tyre will lose air

when driving. This can lead to tyre failure, loss of control of the vehicle, accidents, serious

injuries and death.

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Do not carry on driving if the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar (19 psi/130 kPa) or lower after driving

for 10 minutes.

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Seek expert assistance.

NOTICE

Switch the air compressor off after a maximum of 8 minutes to avoid overheating. Let the air

compressor cool down for a few minutes before switching it back on.

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