Wheel Changing - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

16. Continue driving immediately so
that sealant is evenly distributed
in the tyre. After driving approx. 10
km (6 miles) (but no more than 10
minutes), stop and check tyre
pressure. Screw compressor air
hose directly onto tyre valve and
compressor when doing this.
If tyre pressure is more than 1.3
bar, set it to the correct value.
Repeat the procedure until there
is no more loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure has fallen
below 1.3 bar, the vehicle must
not be used. Seek the assistance
of a workshop.
17. Stow away tyre repair kit in load
compartment.
Note
The driving characteristics of the
repaired tyre is severely affected,
therefore have this tyre replaced.
If unusual noise is heard or the
compressor becomes hot, turn
compressor off for at least 30
minutes.
The built-in safety valve opens at
a pressure of 7 bar.
Note the expiry date of the kit. After
this date its sealing capability is no
longer guaranteed. Pay attention to
storage information on sealant
bottle.
Replace the used sealant bottle.
Dispose of the bottle as prescribed
by applicable laws.
The compressor and sealant can be
used from approx. -30 °C.
The adapters supplied can be used
to pump up other items e.g. footballs,
air mattresses, inflatable dinghies
etc. They are located on the
underside of the compressor. To
remove, screw on compressor air
hose and withdraw adapter.
Vehicle care

Wheel changing

Some vehicles are equipped with
a tyre repair kit instead of a spare
wheel 3 184.
Make the following preparations and
observe the following information:
■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm and
non-skid surface. The front wheels
must be in the straight-ahead
position.
■ Apply the parking brake and
engage first gear, reverse gear or
P.
■ Remove the spare wheel 3 189.
■ Never change more than one wheel
at once.
■ Use the jack only to change wheels.
■ If the ground on which the vehicle
is standing is soft, a solid board
(max. 1 cm /0.4 inches thick) should
be placed under the jack.
■ No people or animals may be in the
vehicle when it is jacked-up.
■ Never crawl under a jacked-up
vehicle.
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