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● when driving with very low tyre pressure or with a completely flat tyre,
● if the use-by-date (see inflation bottle) has passed.
WARNING
● If you find yourself in flowing traffic switch on the hazard warning lights
system and place the warning triangle on the side of the road at the prescri-
bed distance from your vehicle. Comply with the national legal regulations. In
this way you are protecting not only yourself but also other road users.
● Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the traffic flow. Park on as
flat and firm a surface as possible.
● A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
tyre.
● Do not drive faster than 80 km/h, 50 mph.
● Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
● Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving 10 minutes.
● Sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into con-
tact with the skin.
For the sake of the environment
Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed must be disposed of in ac-
cordance with environmental protection regulations.
Note
● Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the tyre repair kit.
● You can purchase a new bottle of sealant from the range of the ŠKODA Origi-
nal Accessories.
● Change the wheel that was repaired using the tyre repair kit or consult a spe-
cialist garage about possibilities for getting repairs done.
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Components of the tyre repair kit
Fig. 141 Components of the tyre repair kit
The tyre repair kit is made up of the following parts:
1
Valve remover
Sticker with speed designation "max. 80 km/h"/"max. 50 mph"
2
Inflation hose with plug
3
4
Air compressor
5
Tyre inflation hose
6
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
Air release valve
7
ON and OFF switch
8
12 volt cable connector ⇒ p age 64
9
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
10
Replacement valve core
11
The valve remover
has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.
1
This is the only way in which you can remove and re-install the valve core from the
tyre valve. The same also applies to the replacement valve core
Preparing to use the tyre repair kit
Before using the tyre repair kit, carry out the following preparatory work:
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the traffic flow. Park on as flat
–
and firm a surface as possible.
Breakdown assis-
tance
Breakdown assistance
.
11
Praktik
Technical data
173
£
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