Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 216

WARNING (Continued)
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
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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.
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.
Breakdown kit
Fig. 200 Principle sketch: Components of the breakdown kit
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Read and observe on page 213 first.
The kit is located in a box under the floor covering in the luggage compart-
ment.
Components of the breakdown kit
Sticker with speed designation "max. 80 km/h"/"max. 50 mph"
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Valve remover
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Do-it-yourself
» Fig. 200
Inflation hose with plug
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Air compressor
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Button for releasing the tyre pressure
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12 volt cable connector
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Tyre inflation hose
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Tyre inflation pressure indicator
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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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Preparations for using the breakdown kit
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Read and observe on page 213 first.
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the break-
down kit.
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Have all of the occupants get out of the vehicle. While changing a tyre, the
occupants 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.
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Move the gearshift lever into Neutral or move the selector lever for the auto-
matic 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
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Uncouple any trailers.
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Remove the breakdown kit from the luggage compartment.
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Stick the sticker » Fig. 200 on page 214 on the dashboard in the driver's
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field of view.
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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
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surface (rag, paper, etc.).
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