Mobility
- If it was not possible to build up a tyre pres
sure of 2.0 bar within 6 minutes this means
that the tyre is too badly damaged. Do not
drive on.
- Seek professional assistance if the repair of
a tyre puncture is not possible with the seal
ing compound.
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Note
Do not use the compressor for longer than
6 minutes at a time, as it could overheat.
When the compressor has cooled down, you
can use it again.
After repairing a tyre
Applies to: vehicles with tyre repair kit
.,. Affix the sticker "max. 80 km/h", which is inclu
ded in the tyre repair kit, to the dashboard
where the driver will see it.
.,. After about 10 minutes, stop to check the tyre
pressure .
.,. If tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar, the tyre is
too badly damaged. Do not drive on.
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WARNING
After repairing a tyre please note the follow
ing points:
- Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
-Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and
fast cornering.
-Vehicle handling could be impaired.
- If
the tyre is too badly damaged, you should
seek professional assistance.
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For the sake of the environment
A used can of sealing compound can be re
turned to your qualified workshop for dispos
al.
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Note
After repairing a tyre, remember to buy a new
tyre sealant can at a qualified workshop.
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Changing a wheel
Preparations
Certain preparations must be made before you
change the wheel.
.,. Please refer to the important safety notes
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page 269, General notes.
.,. Apply the parking brake .
.,. Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.
.,. Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.
.,. Take out the tools
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page 2 70
and spare wheel
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276.
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WARNING
If
you have to use the jack* on a gradient or
off-road track, block the wheel diagonally op
posite the wheel being changed by placing
suitable objects underneath both the front
and rear of the wheel to prevent the vehicle
from rolling away.
Removing the hubcap/wheel bolt caps
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