Wheel Changing - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

13. Turn the selector switch clockwise
to the air only position. Switch on
the compressor to inflate the tyre
with air only.
Note
The driving characteristic of the
repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least
30 minutes.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
canister.
Replace the used sealant canister.
To remove sealant canister, release
sealant filler hose and air hose, slide
canister out of housing and unscrew
hose from canister. Dispose of the
canister as prescribed by applicable
laws.
The accessory adapter supplied can
be used to pump up other items
e.g. footballs, air mattresses,
inflatable dinghies etc. The adapter
is located on the underside of the
tyre repair kit.

Wheel changing

Some vehicles are equipped with
a tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel 3 172.
Vehicle care
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-slippery surface. The front
wheels must be in the straight-
ahead position.
■ Apply the electrical parking brake
3 131 and engage first gear,
reverse gear or P.
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 177.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at a time.
■ Block wheel diagonally opposite
the wheel to be changed, by placing
wedge blocks or equivalent in front
and behind the wheel.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels
in case of puncture, not for
seasonal winter or summer tyre
changes.
■ Never exceed jack maximum
working load (900 kg).
■ If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm thick) should be placed
under the jack.
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