Puncture Repair Kit - Skoda 2015 Superb Owner's Manual

WARNING
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
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can come loose when the car is moving. A tightening torque which is too
high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent
deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque
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has been checked.

Puncture repair kit

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components of the puncture repair kits
General information
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Notes for driving with repaired tyres
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies
or a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.
Performing a repair with the breakdown kit not at all intended to replace a
permanent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist
garage.
The wheel must not be removed during repair.
Do not remove foreign bodies, which have penetrated the wheel profile from
the tyre (e.g. screws or nails).
Immediately replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit, or
consult a specialist garage about repair options.
WARNING
The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into
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contact with the skin.
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
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Note
A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Parts.
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Do-it-yourself
Components of the puncture repair kits
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Fig. 248 Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
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Read and observe
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Kit components » Fig. 248
Sticker with speed designation "max. 80 km/h"/"max. 50 mph"
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Valve remover
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Inflation hose with plug
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Air compressor
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Button for releasing the tyre pressure
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12 volt cable connector
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Tyre inflation hose
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Tyre inflation pressure indicator
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ON and OFF switch
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Tyre inflation bottle with sealing agent
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Replacement valve core
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The valve remover has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.
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The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment. The kit contains a sealant and an air compressor.
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.
on page 228 first.