14.
Quickly unscrew the hose
C
from
the tyre valve. Fasten the valve cap
again.
15.
Leave the sealant bottle
B
in the
bottle holder
D
.
16.
Make sure the kit is stored safely, but
still easily accessible in the vehicle.
The kit will be required again when
you check the tyre pressure.
17.
Immediately drive approximately
three kilometres (two miles) so that
the sealant can seal the damaged
area.
WARNING
If you experience heavy vibrations,
unsteady steering behaviour or
noises while driving, reduce your
speed and drive with caution to a place
where it is safe for you to stop the vehicle.
Recheck the tyre and its pressure. If the
tyre pressure is less than 1 bar (14.7 psi)
or if there are any cracks, bumps or similar
damage visible, do not continue driving
with this tyre.
18.
Stop the vehicle after driving
approximately three kilometres
(two miles). Check, and where
necessary, adjust the pressure of
the damaged tyre.
19.
Attach the kit and read the tyre
pressure from the pressure gauge
E
.
20. Adjust it to the specified pressure.
21.
Once you have inflated the tyre to
its correct tyre pressure, move the
compressor switch
G
to position
0
,
remove the power plug
F
from the
socket, unscrew the hose
C
and
fasten the valve cap.
22. Leave hose
C
and
H
connected to
the sealant bottle
B
and store the kit
away safely.
23. Drive to the nearest tyre specialist to
get the damaged tyre replaced.
Before the tyre is removed from the
rim, inform your tyre dealer that the
tyre contains sealant. Renew the
sealant bottle
B
and hose
C
as soon
as possible after they have been
used.
Note:
Remember that emergency
roadside tyre repair kits only provide
temporary mobility. Regulations
concerning tyre repair after usage of tyre
repair kit may differ from country to
country. You should consult a tyre
specialist for advice.
WARNING
Before driving, make sure the tyre
is adjusted to the recommended
inflation pressure. See
(page 129). Monitor the
tyre pressure until the sealed tyre is
replaced.
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed
of together with normal household waste.
Return remains of sealant to your dealer
or dispose of it in compliance with local
waste disposal regulations.
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