The compressor in the breakdown set con-
sists of the following components
1
12-volt plug.
2
ON/OFF switch.
3
Tyre pressure display.
4
Air bleed screw
1)
.
5
Tyre filler hose.
6
Air compressor.
The breakdown set is located underneath the
floor covering in the luggage compartment.
The air compressor from the break-
down set may be operated from the
12-volt socket, even if the power stated on
the type plate of the air compressor exceeds
the maximum power of the socket.
Preparations
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried
out in the given order in preparation for fill-
ing a tyre → :
1.
If your vehicle has a flat tyre, park the
vehicle on a firm and level surface at
a safe distance from moving traffic.
2.
Deactivate the vehicle’s drive system
and switch off the ignition → page 176.
3.
Ask all vehicle occupants to leave the ve-
hicle and stand at a safe distance away
from moving traffic.
4.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and
set up the warning triangle → page 66.
Observe any legal requirements.
5.
Check whether the puncture can be re-
paired with the breakdown set
6.
Remove any items of luggage from the
luggage compartment.
7.
Take the breakdown set out of the lug-
gage compartment.
8.
Take the sticker from the breakdown set
→ page 349 and stick it on the dash pan-
el within the driver's field of vision.
9.
Do not remove foreign objects (e.g.
screws or nails) from the tyre.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important
safety checklist can lead to accidents and
severe injuries.
·
Follow the actions in the checklist and
observe the general safety procedures.
Sealing and inflating tyres
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
Sealing a tyre
— Unscrew the cap from the tyre valve.
— Use the valve core extractor→
5
to screw the valve core out of the tyre
valve. Place the core on a clean surface.
— Shake the tyre filler bottle →
3
vigorously several times.
— Screw the tyre filler hose →
2
tightly onto the tyre filler bottle in a clock-
1)
There may also be a button in the compressor instead of the air bleed screw.
350
Wheels and tyres