Puncture Repair Kit - Skoda Yeti 2015 Operating Instructions Manual

WARNING (Continued)
If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
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can come loose when the car is moving. A tightening torque which is too
high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent
deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque
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has been checked.

Puncture repair kit

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Components of the puncture repair kits
General information
Preparations for using the breakdown kit
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Notes for driving with repaired tyres
Use the breakdown kit to reliably repair tyre damage caused by foreign bodies
or a puncture with diameters up to approx. 4 mm.
Performing a repair with the breakdown kit not at all intended to replace a
permanent repair on the tyre. Its purpose is to get you to the nearest specialist
garage.
The wheel must not be removed during repair.
Do not remove foreign bodies, e.g. screws or nails, from the tyre!
WARNING
The sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into
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contact with the skin.
Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the breakdown kit.
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For the sake of the environment
Used sealant or sealant whose expiry date has passed must be disposed of in
accordance with environmental protection regulations.
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Do-it-yourself
Note
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
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consult a specialist garage about repair options.
Components of the puncture repair kits
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Fig. 177 Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
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Read and observe
Components of the kit » Fig. 177
Sticker with speed designation "max. 80 km/h"/"max. 50 mph"
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Valve remover
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Inflation hose with plug
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12 volt cable connector
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Tyre inflation pressure indicator
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Air release valve
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Air compressor
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Tyre inflation hose
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ON and OFF switch
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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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on page 188 first.
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