Tyre Repair - Skoda 2013 Roomster Owner's Manual

Tyre repair

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Breakdown kit
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Check after 10 minutes' driving
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or
a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.
A repair made using the breakdown kit is never intended to replace a permanent
repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist garage.
The repair can be undertaken on the vehicle immediately.
Do not remove foreign bodies, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances.
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There is damage to the rim.
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The outside temperature is less than -20 °C.
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The tears or punctures are greater than 4 mm in size.
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There is damage to the tyre wall.
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Driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre.
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If the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
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tyre.
Do not travel faster than 80 km/h.
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Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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Check the tyre pressure after driving for 10 minutes.
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The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into con-
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tact with the skin.
For the sake of the environment
Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed must be disposed of in ac-
cordance with environmental protection regulations.
Note
Immediately replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit, or con-
sult a specialist garage about repair options.
Breakdown kit
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Fig. 147 Components of the breakdown kit
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 181.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compartment.
Components of the breakdown kit
Valve remover
1
Sticker with speed designation "max. 80 km/h"
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3 Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor
4
Tyre inflation hose
5
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
6
Air release valve
7
ON and OFF switch
8
12 volt cable connector
9
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
10
Replacement valve core
11
Emergency equipment and self-help
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