Vehicle care 18912. Push catch on bracket to removesealant bottle from bracket. Screwthe tyre inflation hose to the freeconnection of the sealant bottle.This prevents sealant fromescaping. Stow tyre repair kit inload compartment.13. Remove any excess sealantusing a cloth.14. Take the label indicatingmaximum permitted speed fromthe sealant bottle and affix in thedriver's field of view.15. Continue driving immediately sothat sealant is evenly distributedin the tyre. After driving approx.6 miles (but no more than10 minutes), stop and check tyrepressure. Screw compressor airhose directly onto tyre valve andcompressor when doing this.If tyre pressure is more than1.3 bar, set it to the correct value.Repeat the procedure until thereis no more loss of pressure.If the tyre pressure has fallenbelow 1.3 bar, the vehicle mustnot be used. Seek the assistanceof a workshop.16. Stow away tyre repair kit in loadcompartment.NoteThe driving characteristics 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.The built-in safety valve opens at apressure of 7 bar.Note the expiry date of the kit. Afterthis date its sealing capability is nolonger guaranteed. Pay attention tostorage information on sealantbottle.Replace the used sealant bottle.Dispose of the bottle as prescribedby applicable laws.The compressor and sealant can beused from approx. -30 °C.The adapters supplied can be usedto pump up other items e.g.footballs, air mattresses, inflatabledinghies etc. They are located on theunderside of the compressor. Toremove, screw on compressor airhose and withdraw adapter.Wheel changingSome vehicles are equipped with atyre repair kit instead of a spare wheel3 186.Make the following preparations andobserve the following information:■ Park the vehicle on a level, firm andnon-skid surface. The front wheelsmust be in the straight-aheadposition.■ Apply the parking brake andengage first gear, reverse gear orP.■ Remove the spare wheel 3 192.■ Never change more than one wheelat once.■ Use the jack only to change wheelsin case of puncture, not forseasonal winter or summer tyrechange.
