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4.
Stow the tire repair set in the cargo area.
5.
Immediately drive 5 miles/10 km to ensure
that the tire sealant is evenly distributed in
the tire.
Do not exceed the speed limit of
50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
Tire sealant may spray from the damaged
area during the initial wheel rotations.
Adjusting the tire pressure
1.
Stop at a suitable location.
2.
Connect the hose directly to the compres-
sor and turn clockwise by 90° until it audi-
bly engages.
3.
Unscrew the valve cap from the wheel and
screw the connecting piece of the hose
onto the valve.
4.
Insert the connector into the socket in the
vehicle interior.
5.
Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure
display of the compressor.
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Wheels and tires
Do not continue driving unless a minimum
tire pressure of 1.3 bar/19 psi is displayed.
Contact an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
6.
Correct the tire pressure to 2.5 bar/36 psi.
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Increase tire pressure: with standby or
drive-ready state turned on, turn on the
compressor and let it run for a maxi-
mum of 10 minutes.
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Reduce tire pressure: Press the pres-
sure reducing valve button on the com-
pressor.
Remove and stow the tire repair set
1.
Switch off the compressor.
2.
Pull the connector out of the socket in the
vehicle interior.
3.
Disconnect the hose from the compressor
and the valve on the wheel.
4.
Screw the valve cap onto the valve.
5.
Stow the tire repair set in the cargo area.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the speed limit of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Do not exceed a maximum distance travelled
of 125 miles/200 km.
Re-initialize the flat tire monitor or reset the
Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the faulty tire and the sealant bottle of
the tire repair set promptly.
Additional information:
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Flat tire monitor, refer to page 310.
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Tire pressure monitor, refer to page 302.
System limits
If the tire cannot be made drivable, contact an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
With Tire Pressure Monitor: Using sealant can
damage the air pressure sensor. In this case,
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