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Note: When pumping in the sealant through
the tire valve, the pressure may rise up to
87.0 psi (6 bar) but will drop again after
about 30 seconds.
Note: After you have switched the
compressor off, you may hear air escaping
from the damaged tire. This is normal and
can be ignored provided that the specified
minimum tire pressure has been reached.
13.
Remove the power plug F from the
cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power
socket.
14.
Quickly unscrew the hose C from the
tire valve. Fasten the valve cap again.
Note: Some residual sealant fluid may drip
or spray out of hose C while you are
disconnecting it. This is normal.
15.
Leave the sealant bottle B in the
bottle holder D.
16.
Make sure the kit is stored safely, but
still easily accessible in your vehicle.
The kit will be required again when
you check the tire pressure.
17.
Immediately drive about two miles
(three kilometers) so that the sealant
can seal the damaged area.
WARNING
If you experience heavy vibrations,
unsteady steering behaviour or
noises while driving, reduce your
speed and drive with caution to a place
where it is safe for you to stop your vehicle.
Recheck the tire and its pressure. If the tire
pressure is less than 15 psi (1 bar) or if there
are any cracks, bumps or similar damage
visible, do not continue driving with this
tire.
18.
Stop your vehicle after driving about
two miles (three kilometers). Check,
and where necessary, adjust the
pressure of the damaged tire.
Tourneo Connect (C4A) M1 Kombi/N1 Kombi, ET7J-19A321-AKA (CG3606en) enGBR, Edition date: 02/2014
Wheels and Tires
19.
20. Adjust it to the specified pressure.
21.
22.
23.
Note: Remember that the kit only provides
temporary mobility. Regulations concerning
tire repair after using the kit may differ from
country to country. You should consult a tire
specialist for advice.
the tire pressure until the sealed tire is
replaced. See Technical Specifications
(page 165).
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed of
together with normal household waste.
Return remains of sealant to an authorized
dealer or dispose of it in compliance with
local waste disposal regulations.
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Attach the kit and read the tire
pressure from the pressure gauge E.
See Technical Specifications
(page 165).
Once you have inflated the tire to its
correct tire pressure, move the
compressor switch G to position 0,
remove the power plug F from the
socket, unscrew the hose C and
fasten the valve cap.
Leave hose C and H connected to the
sealant bottle B and store the kit
away safely.
Go to the nearest tire specialist to get
the damaged tire replaced. Before
the tire is removed from the rim,
inform your tire dealer that the tire
contains sealant. You must renew the
sealant bottle B and hose C as soon
as possible once used.
WARNING
Before driving, make sure the tire is
adjusted to the recommended
inflation pressure. You must, monitor

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