Tyre Repair Aerosol 3 - Vauxhall 2009 Tigra Owner's Manual

Tyre repair aerosol
3
Minor damage to the tyre tread and
sidewall, e.g. foreign bodies, can be
remedied with the tyre repair aerosol.
In the event of a flat tyre:
z Park the vehicle on a level, firm and non-
slippery surface.
z Switch on the hazard warning lamps,
apply the handbrake, engage first gear
or reverse.
z Erect warning triangle as required.
Warning triangle 3 130.
The tyre repair aerosol is located in the
luggage compartment in the spare wheel
well.
1. Remove foreign bodies from the tyre and
turn the wheel so that the tyre valve is
horizontal, that is to say at the midline of
the wheel.
2. Completely relieve tyre pressure by
pressing the valve core inward with a
screwdriver.
3. Shake the aerosol can well. If
temperatures are low, warm the can with
your hands or with the air vents in the
vehicle interior, with the engine running
and the heating on 3 94.
4. Screw connecting piece on hose of
aerosol to tyre valve.
Self-help, Vehicle Care
5. Remove the seal. Hold the aerosol
upright and depress the button until the
aerosol has completely discharged. The
tyre is then filled with sealant.
6. Unscrew the connector from the tyre
valve.
7. Collapse the warning triangle and stow
it behind the left seat.
8. Immediately drive 3 to 6 miles
(5 to 10 km) at a speed of no more than
30 mph (50 km/h). This distributes the
sealant throughout the tyre.
9. After first making sure there are no
naked flames nearby, release the gas in
the tyre as quickly as possible by
pressing the valve core inward with a
screwdriver. Fill the tyre with
compressed air.
10. Check the tyre pressure at regular
intervals.
11. Have the tyre repaired as soon as
possible and inform the workshop that
tyre repair aerosol was used.
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