Tyre Pressure - Skoda SUPERB iV Owner's Manual

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Tyre pressure

Once a tyre pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar is achieved, con-
tinue the journey at a maximum speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph).
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Avoid full accelerations, strong braking and fast
cornering.
Information for driving with repaired tyres
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The pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked
after driving for 10 minutes.
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If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar and less, do not con-
tinue! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3 bar, correct
the pressure to the correct value of at least 2 bar
and continue driving.
NOTICE
Danger of damage to the compressor!
After the maximum running time of the air com-
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pressor, allow it to cool for a few minutes.
WARNING
Risk of burns!
The tyre inflation hose and the air compressor may
become hot when inflated.
Allow the air compressor and hose to cool for a
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few minutes.
Usage restrictions
Do not use the kit in the following cases.
The rim is damaged.
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The outdoor temperature is below the minimum
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temperature indicated in the manual of the tyre fill-
ing bottle.
Tyre punctures are greater than 4 mm.
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There is damage to the tyre wall.
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The expiry date stated on the tyre inflation bottle
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has expired.
Self-help
Seal the tyres
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Unscrew the valve cap from the damaged tyre.
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Unscrew the valve core with the valve insert and
place it on a clean surface.
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Shake the tyre inflation bottle back and forth with
sealant.
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Screw the inflation hose onto the tyre inflater bot-
tle. The film on the closure is pierced automatically.
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Remove the plug from the inflation hose and push
it fully onto the tyre valve.
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Hold the bottle with the bottom facing upwards
and fill all of the sealing agent into the tyre.
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Remove the filler plug from the valve.
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Screw in the valve insert.
Inflate tyres
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Fit the tyre inflation hose of the air compressor to
the tyre valve.
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Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
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Start the engine.
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Plug the connector into the 12 volt socket .
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Turn on the air compressor.
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Once a tyre pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar is reached, turn
off the air compressor.
Observe the maximum running time of the air com-
pressor according to the directions of the repair kit
manufacturer.
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If an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar has not been
reached, remove the tyre inflation hose from the
valve.
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Drive approx. 10 metres forwards or backwards to
allow the sealing agent to distribute in the tyre.
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Replace the tire inflation hose on the valve and re-
peat the inflation procedure.
Tyre pressure
What you should be mindful of
NOTICE
Always adjust the tyre pressure to the load.
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Check the pressure in all tyres at least once a
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month and before each longer ride.
Check the pressure when the tyres are cold. If nec-
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essary, do not reduce the elevated pressure when
the tyres are warm.
After each change in tyre pressure, save the new
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values in the tyre control display.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
If tyre pressure loss is very quick, try to stop the
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vehicle carefully without heavy steering or heavy
braking.
Sticker with prescribed tyre pressures
The sticker with prescribed tyre pressures is located
on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
tion for the prescribed tyre pressure. This is not
a listing of approved tyre sizes for your vehicle.
These are listed in the technical vehicle docu-
Inflation pressure for
A
half load
Inflation pressure for
B
a full load
Tyre diameter in in-
C
ches
This information only
serves as informa-