Breakdown Kit - KODA Citigo Owner's Manual

Breakdown kit

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components of the breakdown kit
Preparing to use the breakdown kit
Sealing and inflating tyres
Check after driving for 10 minutes
The breakdown kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage
compartment.
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or
a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm. Do not remove foreign bodies, e.g.
screws or nails, from the tyre!
The repair can be undertaken on the vehicle immediately.
Repairs using the breakdown kit do not in any way replace a permanent tyre re-
pair; they are only intended for reaching the closest specialist garage.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances:
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if there is damage to the wheels;
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in outside temperatures of less than -20 °C;
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with tears or punctures greater than 4 mm in size;
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if there is damage to the tyre wall;
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when 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
If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system and
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set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national legal re-
quirements must be observed. In this way you are not only protecting yourself
but other road users as well.
If the wheel is damaged or in the event of a puncture, park the vehicle as far
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away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as flat and firm a surface as
possible.
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Do-it-yourself
WARNING (Continued)
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
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tyre.
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
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Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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Check the tyre inflation 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.
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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
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
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A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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Immediately replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit, or con-
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sult a specialist garage about repair options.
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