Skoda RAPID 2017 Owner's Manual page 222

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Do not remove foreign bodies which have penetrated into the tyre (e.g. nails).
Do not use the breakdown kit in the following cases.
The rim is damaged.
The outdoor temperature is below the minimum temperature indicated in
the instruction manual for the tyre filling bottle with sealant.
Tyre punctures greater than 4 mm.
Damage to the tyre wall.
The use-by date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING
If there is skin contact with the sealant wash the affected area immedi-
ately.
Observe the instructions provided in the puncture repair kit manufactur-
er's instructions for use.
Description of the breakdown kit
Fig. 249 Description of the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 220 first.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
Sticker with speed designation "max. 80 km/h"/"max. 50 mph"
1
Valve remover
2
Inflation hose with plug
3
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Do-it-yourself
Air compressor (the layout of the controls may be different depending on
4
the type of air compressor delivered with the vehicle)
Tyre inflation hose
5
Button for the tyre pressure reduction
6
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
7
12 volt cable connector
8
ON and OFF switch
9
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
10
Replacement valve core
11
Note
The declaration of conformity is included with the air compressor or the log
folder.
Preparing to use the breakdown kit
Read and observe
on page 220 first.
For safety's sake, the following instructions must be observed before
undertaking a wheel repair on a road.
Park the vehicle as far as possible away from the traffic flow - choose a place
with a flat and firm surface.
Switch off the engine.
For vehicles with manual transmission, select 1st gear.
For vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
Firmly apply the handbrake.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle at the
prescribed distance.
Have all the occupants get out. While the repair is being carried out, the
passengers should not stand on the road (instead they should remain behind
a crash barrier, for instance).
Uncouple any trailers.
Sealing and inflating tyres
Read and observe
on page 220 first.
Sealing
Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.

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