—If the wheel rim is damaged.
—If the outside temperature is below -30 °C (-22 °F).
—If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 6 mm (around 15/64 in).
—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.
WARNING
The use of breakdown sets at the edge of the road can be dangerous.
If the vehicle and work area are not adequately secured, this can result in serious accidents and fatal injuries.
● Only use the breakdown set if you are familiar with what is required. Otherwise, seek assistance from a suitably qualified
workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
● Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so.
● Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic (→ In an emergency) (→ Parking).
● Make sure 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.
● To warn other road users, switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle.
● When using the breakdown set, never lift the vehicle with a jack, even if the jack is approved for the vehicle.
WARNING
Tyres that have been filled with sealant will not handle in the same way as an undamaged tyre.
Excessive loads on the sealed tyre can cause serious accidents and fatal injuries.
● Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
● Do not accelerate quickly, brake suddenly or drive at high speed through bends.
● Drive at a maximum of 80 km/h (50 mph) for no longer than 10 minutes before stopping to check the tyre.
● Tyres that have been sealed using the breakdown set should be replaced immediately. 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.
Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
CAUTION
The sealant can be harmful if it comes into contact with the skin.
● It the sealant comes into contact with your skin, remove it from your skin immediately with a cloth or other suitable object.
● Keep the breakdown set out of the reach of children.
Dispose of used or out-of-date sealant in accordance with legal requirements.
You can purchase a new tyre filler bottle from a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised
Volkswagen repairer.
Observe the separate operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of the breakdown set.
Checklist
Always carry out the following actions in the given order →
:
1. Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a flat and firm surface. Observe all the important information
on parking (→ Parking).
2. Switch on the hazard warning lights (→ Centre console).
3. Ensure that all occupants exit the vehicle and go to a safe place away from moving traffic, e.g. behind the safety barrier. Observe
country-specific regulations on high-visibility waistcoats.
4. Place the warning triangle in position to draw the attention of other road users to your vehicle.
5. Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set (→ Breakdown set).
6. When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly .