Tyre Repair Kit - Audi A3 Sportback g-tron Owner's Manual

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... Turn the catch to open and remove the cover
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Fig. 235.
Tyre repair kit
Preparations
Applies to vehicles. with tyre repair kit
... Please refer to the important safety notes
on
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page 235 .
.. Apply the parking brake.
.. Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
... Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Move the
selector lever to position P.
.. Check whether a repair is possible using the
tyre repair kit
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Using the tyre repair kit
Applies to vehicles: with tyre repair kit
Fig. 237 Tyres: Irreparable tyre damage
Repaired tyres are only suitable for temporary
use. Replace the damaged tyre as quickly as
possible
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If the tyre was damaged by an object, such as
a nai l, do not remove it from the tyre.
The tyre repair kit can be used at outside tem-
peratures down to - 20 °C.
The tyre repair kit must NOT be used :
- On cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm ©
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- If the wheel rim has been damaged @ .
- if you have been driving with very low pres-
sure or a completely flat tyre @ .
In these cases, you should seek professional
assistance.
Self-help 2 3 7
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WARNING
- Please note that the tyre repair kit is not
suitable for use in every situation and
should only be used as a temporary
measure.
- Do not allow the sealant to come into
contact with your eyes, skin or clothing.
- If you do come into contact with the
sealant immediately rinse the eyes or
skin affected with clean water.
- Make sure you do not breathe in the
fumes .
- If you accidentally swallow tyre sealant,
immed iately rinse your mouth thoro ugh-
ly and drink a large amount of water_ Do
not induce vomiting . Immediately con-
tact a doctor.
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Change clothing immediately if it be-
co mes soiled with the tyre sealant.
- If any allergic reactions should occur get
medical help immediately.
- Keep the sealant away from children.
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Note
- If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry.
When it has dried, you can pull it off like
a piece of foil.
- Observe the expiry date stated on the
sealing compound can. Have the sea ling
compound exchanged by a qualified
workshop.
- Please observe the relevant regulations.
Tyre repairs
Applies to vehicles: w1lh tyre repair kit
Fig. 2 38 Tyres: Filling
the
tyre