After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
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Introduction
• Clean the tools from the vehicle tool kit and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the
luggage compartment
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Vehicle toolkit
.
• Stow the changed wheel securely in the luggage compartment.
• Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked immediately
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Tightening torque for the
wheel bolts
.
• The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system has to re-synchronise after
wheels are changed
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Tyre monitoring systems
.
Breakdown set
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
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Contents of the breakdown set
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Preparation
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Sealing and inflating tyres
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Test after driving for 10 minutes
The breakdown set can be used to temporarily and reliably seal any tyre damage caused by foreign
bodies or punctures (up to approx.
4 mm
in diameter).
Do not remove foreign objects (e.g.
screws or nails) from the tyre!
Once the sealant has been added to the tyre, the tyre pressure must be checked and adjusted
again after approximately ten minutes of driving.
Seek expert assistance if more than one of the vehicle's tyres is damaged. The breakdown set is
designed to fill only one tyre.
Use the breakdown set only when the vehicle has been safely parked and if you are familiar with
the work and safety precautions needed. Seek expert assistance if this is not the case.
The tyre sealant must not be used:
• If the rim is damaged.
• If the outside temperature is below -20°C (-4°F).
• If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 4 mm.
• If the vehicle was driven with very low tyre pressure or a flat tyre.
• If the use-by date on the tyre filler bottle has expired.
• In conjunction with AirStop tyres. You can tell if your vehicle is equipped with AirStop tyres if
there is the word Seal on the outside of the tyres.
Incorrect torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle,
cause accidents and serious injuries.
• Always keep all wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs clean and free from oil and
grease. The wheel bolts must be easy to turn and be tightened to the specified torque.
• The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle should only be used for turning wheel
bolts, not use for loosening or tightening them.
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