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Inflating
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Screw the tyre inflation hose
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valve.
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For vehicles with manual transmission, set the lever in the neutral position.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission, place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Start the engine.
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Plug the connector
into the 12-volt socket
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Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
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Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0-2.5 bar is reached, turn off the air com-
pressor. Observe the maximum running time of the air compressor according
to the instructions of the repair kit manufacturer
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If an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar has not been reached, unscrew the tyre in-
flation hose
from the tyre valve.
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Drive the vehicle approx. 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the seal-
ing agent to "distribute" in the tyre.
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Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
the inflation process.
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Stick the corresponding sticker
vision.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0–2.5 bar is achieved, continue the journey
at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING
If the tire does not inflate to at least 2.0 bar, the damage is too great. The
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sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre.
Seek help from a specialist workshop.
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
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ing inflated – risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor at the latest after the running time according to
the instructions of the repair kit manufacturer has elapsed – otherwise there is
the risk of compressor damage! Allow the air compressor to cool a few mi-
nutes before switching it on again.
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Do-it-yourself
» fig. 321
on page 275 firmly onto the tyre
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94.
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»
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back onto the tyre valve and repeat
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on the dashboard in the driver's field of
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Do not drive the vehicle!
Information for driving with repaired tyres
Read and observe
on page 274 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10
minutes.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less
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The tyre cannot be properly sealed with the breakdown kit.
the vehicle! Seek help from a specialist garage.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more
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Set the tyre pressure back to the correct value
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Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
WARNING
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre. The following guidelines must be observed.
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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Jump-starting
Introduction
WARNING
The following warning notes must be observed at all times when working
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in the engine compartment
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When handling the vehicle battery, the following warnings must be ob-
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served
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263.
A discharged vehicle battery may already freeze at temperatures just be-
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low 0 °C. If the battery is frozen, do not carry out a jump start with the bat-
tery of another vehicle – risk of explosion!
Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an acid level that is too low – risk
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of explosion and caustic burns!
Do not drive
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