Breakdown Kit - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

WARNING
A tyre filled with sealant has the same driving characteristics as a standard
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tyre.
Do not travel faster than 80 km/h.
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Avoid accelerating at full throttle, sharp braking and fast cornering.
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Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving for 10 minutes.
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The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into con-
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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 breakdown kit.
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A new bottle of sealant can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Parts.
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Immediately replace the tyre that was repaired using the breakdown kit, or con-
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sult a specialist garage about repair options.

Breakdown kit

Fig. 202 Components of the breakdown kit
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 240.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compartment.
Components of the breakdown kit
Valve remover
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Sticker with speed designation "max. 80 km/h"/"max. 50 mph"
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3 Inflation hose with plug
Air compressor
4
Tyre inflation hose
5
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
6
Air release valve
7
ON and OFF switch
8
12 volt cable connector
9
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
10
Replacement valve core
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The valve remover has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core.
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This is the only way in which you can remove and re-install the valve core from
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the tyre valve. The same also applies to the replacement valve core
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 240.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the breakdown
kit.
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Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on as flat
and firm a surface as possible.
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If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system and set
up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national legal require-
ments must be observed.
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Have all of the occupants get out of the vehicle. While changing a tyre, the oc-
cupants of the vehicle should not stand on the road (they should instead remain
behind a crash barrier).
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Switch off the engine and move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the se-
lector lever on the automatic gearbox into position P.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
» Fig. 202.
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Emergency equipment, and self-help
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