Tyre Repair Kit - Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual

166 Vehicle care
9 Warning
Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
Tyre chains are only permitted on
tyres of size 205/60R16.
Tyre chains are not permitted on tyres
of size 215/55R17 and 225/45R18.

Tyre repair kit

Minor damage to the tyre tread can be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
Do not remove foreign bodies from
the tyres.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that
is at tyre's side wall cannot be
repaired with the tyre repair kit.
9 Warning
Do not drive faster than 50 mph.
Do not use for a lengthy period.
Steering and handling may be
affected.
If you have a flat tyre:
Stop the vehicle, apply the parking
brake and move the shift lever to P.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Hazard warning flashers 3 91.
The tyre repair kit is located under a
cover in the 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.
Using the tyre repair kit
The tyre repair kit has two hoses. The
clear sealant/air hose is intended to
temporarily seal and inflate a
punctured tyre, the black air only hose
is intended to inflate a not punctured
tyre without sealant.
Closely follow the directions for
correct usage:
1. Take the tyre repair kit from the
compartment.