180 Vehicle care13. Turn the selector switch clockwiseto the air only position. Switch onthe compressor to inflate the tyrewith air only.NoteThe driving characteristic of therepaired tyre is severely affected,therefore have this tyre replaced.If unusual noise is heard or thecompressor becomes hot, turncompressor off for at least30 minutes.Note the expiry date of the kit. Afterthis date its sealing capability is nolonger guaranteed. Pay attention tostorage information on sealantcanister.Replace the used sealant canister.To remove sealant canister, releasesealant filler hose and air hose, slidecanister out of housing and unscrewhose from canister. Dispose of thecanister as prescribed by applicablelaws.The accessory adapter supplied canbe used to pump up other itemse.g. footballs, air mattresses,inflatable dinghies etc. The adapteris located on the underside of thetyre repair kit.Wheel changingSome vehicles are equipped with atyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel3 177.Make the following preparations andobserve the following information:■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm andnon-slippery surface. The frontwheels must be in the straight-ahead position.■ Apply the electrical parking brake3 135 and engage first gear,reverse gear or P.■ Remove the spare wheel 3 183.■ Never change more than one wheelat a time.■ Block wheel diagonally oppositethe wheel to be changed, by placingwedge blocks or equivalent in frontand behind the wheel.■ Use the jack only to change wheelsin case of puncture, not forseasonal winter or summer tyrechanges.■ Never exceed jack maximumworking load (900 kg).■ If the ground on which the vehicleis standing is soft, a solid board(max. 1 cm thick) should be placedunder the jack.
