Breakdown set
Introduction to the topic
The breakdown set can be used to temporari-
ly 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 adjus-
ted again after approximately 10 minutes of
driving.
Seek expert assistance if more than one of
the vehicle's tyres is damaged. The break-
down set is designed to fill only one tyre.
Use the breakdown set only when the vehicle
has been safely parked and 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 wheel 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 4mm.
— 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.
— If a foreign object has been removed from
the tyre.
— In connection with mobility tyres. The
word “Seal” is visible on the outer wall of
the tyre if your vehicle is fitted with mobi-
lity tyres.
WARNING
Using the breakdown set can be dangerous,
especially if the tyre is inflated at the road-
side. Please note the following steps in or-
der to reduce the risk of serious injuries:
·
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at
a safe distance from moving traffic in
order to fill the tyre.
·
Check that the surface the vehicle is
parked on is level and firm.
·
All passengers, and children in particular,
must be at a safe distance and away
from your area of work.
·
Switch on the hazard warning lights to
warn other road users.
·
The breakdown set should be used only
if you feel confident with carrying out
the procedure. If not, seek expert assis-
tance.
·
Tyres repaired with the breakdown set
are intended for temporary, emergency
use only. They should be used only until
you can reach the nearest qualified
workshop.
·
Tyres that have been repaired using the
breakdown set should be replaced as
soon as possible.
·
Sealant is hazardous to health and must
be washed off immediately if it gets on-
to the skin.
·
The breakdown set must be stored out
of the reach of children.
·
Never use a jack, even if it is approved
for the vehicle.
·
Always deactivate the vehicle’s drive
system and switch off the ignition
WARNING
Tyres that have been filled with sealant will
not handle in the same way as a standard
tyre.
·
Never drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph).
·
Avoid full acceleration, sudden braking
and fast driving through bends in the
road.
·
Drive for just 10 minutes at no more
than 80 km/h (50 mph) and then check
the tyre.
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