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MOBILITY
Repairing a flat tire
Safety precautions
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Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
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Turn on the hazard warning system.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away by
setting the parking brake.
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Turn the steering wheel until the front
wheels are in the straight-ahead position
and engage the steering wheel lock.
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Have all vehicle occupants get out and
make sure that they remain outside the
hazardous area such as behind a guardrail.
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If necessary, set up a warning triangle at an
appropriate distance.
Tire repair set
Principle
With the tire repair set, minor tire damage
can be sealed temporarily to enable continued
driving.
General information
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To enable continued driving, liquid sealant
is pumped into the tire, which hardens and
seals the damage from the inside.
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Follow the instructions on using the tire re-
pair set found on the compressor and seal-
ant bottle.
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The use of a tire repair set can be ineffec-
tive if the tire puncture measures above ap-
prox. 0.16 in/4 mm.
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Contact an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop
if the tire cannot be made drivable.
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Do not remove foreign objects that have
penetrated the tire. Remove foreign objects
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only when they are visibly protruding from
the tire.
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Detach the speed limit sticker from the
sealant bottle and apply it to the steering
wheel.
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With the Tire Pressure Monitor: using seal-
ant can damage the wheel electronics. In
this case, have the electronics checked and
replaced at the next opportunity.
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The compressor can be used to check the
tire inflation pressure.
Overview
Storage
Storage for the tire repair set is provided in the
left storage compartment of the trunk.
Sealant bottle
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Sealant bottle, arrow 1.
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Filler hose, arrow 2.
Observe expiration date on the sealant bottle.
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