Breakdown Kit - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

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. 178 Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 224.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compartment.
Components of the breakdown kit
Sticker with speed designation "max. 80 km/h"/"max. 50 mph"
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Valve remover
2
Inflation hose with plug
3
Air compressor
4
Button for releasing the tyre pressure
5
12 volt cable connector
6
Tyre inflation hose
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Tyre inflation pressure indicator
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ON and OFF switch
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» Fig. 178.
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
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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
the tyre valve. The same also applies to the replacement valve core
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Preparations for using the breakdown kit
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 224.
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.
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Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit
Uncouple any trailers.
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Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
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Stick the sticker » Fig. 178
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line of vision.
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Do not remove the foreign body, e.g. screw or nail, from the tyre.
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Unscrew the valve cap.
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Use the valve remover to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean sur-
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face (rag, paper, etc.).
on page 225 onto the dash panel in the driver's
Emergency equipment and self-help
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» page 224.
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