Tyre Repair - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Note
Make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of the adapter or
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the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a
ŠKODA Original Parts replacement adapter, if necessary.
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with you
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in the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit.
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA Part-
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ner.

Tyre repair

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Breakdown kit
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Check after 10 minutes' driving
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or
a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.
A repair made using the breakdown kit is never intended to replace a permanent
repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist garage.
The wheel need not be removed during the repair.
Do not remove foreign bodies, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre.
The breakdown kit must not be used under the following circumstances.
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There is damage to the rim.
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The outside temperature is less than -20 °C.
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The tears or punctures are greater than 4 mm in size.
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There is damage to the tyre wall.
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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
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
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tyre.
Do not travel faster than 80 km/h.
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Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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Check the tyre 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 Parts.
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Immediately replace the wheel that was repaired using the breakdown kit or
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consult a specialist garage about repair possibilities.
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Emergency equipment, and self-help
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