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Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
Before you use the temporary mobility kit:
Your vehicle may not have a spare wheel and tire. In these cases it will be supplied with a temporary mobility kit which will only repair one damaged tire.
The kit is located in the underfloor stowage compartment between the first and second row seats, on the right hand side of your vehicle.
General Information
WARNING:
Depending on the type and extent of tire damage, some tires can only be partially sealed or not sealed at all. Loss of tire pressure can affect vehicle handling, leading to loss of vehicle control.
WARNING:
Do not use the temporary mobility kit on a previously damaged tire. For example, when a tire has been driven under inflated.
WARNING:
Do not use the temporary mobility kit on run flat tires.
WARNING:
Do not use the temporary mobility kit to repair the sidewall of a damaged tire. |
The temporary mobility kit seals most tire punctures with a diameter of up to ¼ in (6 mm) to temporarily restore mobility.
You must observe the following rules when using the temporary mobility kit:- Drive with caution and avoid making sudden steering or driving maneuvers especially if your vehicle is heavily loaded or towing a trailer.
- Only continue your journey to the next vehicle or tire dealer or drive a maximum distance of 200 km (125 mi).
- Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
- Keep the temporary mobility kit out of the reach of children.
- Only use the temporary mobility kit when the ambient temperature is between -30° and 70° C (-22° and 158° F).
- Do not use the temporary mobility kit on T-type (mini spare) tires.
Using the Temporary Mobility Kit
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WARNING:
Park your vehicle so that you do not obstruct the flow of traffic or place yourself in any danger and set up a warning triangle.
WARNING:
Compressed air can act as an explosive or propellant.
WARNING:
Never leave the temporary mobility kit unattended while in use.
WARNING:
Do not keep the compressor operating for longer than 10 minutes.
WARNING:
You must only use the temporary mobility kit for the vehicle with which it was supplied. |
Before you use the temporary mobility kit:
- Apply the parking brake.
- Do not attempt to remove foreign material that is penetrating the tire, for example, nails or screws.
- Leave the engine running while the temporary mobility kit is in use. If your vehicle is in an enclosed or poorly ventilated area use the temporary mobility kit with the engine switched off.
- You must replace the sealant bottle with a new one before the expiry date which is printed on the top of sealant bottle.
- Inform all vehicle users that a tire has been repaired using the temporary mobility kit. Make them aware of the special driving conditions that apply.
Inflating the Tire
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WARNING:
Check the sidewall of the tire prior to using the temporary mobility kit. If there are any cracks, bumps or similar damage do not attempt to inflate the tire.
WARNING:
Do not stand directly beside the tire while the compressor is operating.
WARNING:
Watch the sidewall of the tire. If any cracks, bumps or similar damage appears, switch off the compressor immediately and deflate the tire using the pressure relief valve B.
WARNING:
The sealant contains natural rubber latex. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. If this happens, rinse the affected areas immediately with plenty of water and contact a physician.
WARNING:
If the tire inflation pressure does not reach the recommended pressure within 10 minutes, the tire may have suffered excessive damage, making a temporary repair impossible. Do not continue driving with this tire.
WARNING:
Screwing the sealant bottle onto the bottle holder will pierce the seal of the sealant bottle. Do not unscrew the sealant bottle from the bottle holder prior to completing a temporary repair as the sealant will escape.
WARNING:
If you experience heavy vibrations, unsteady steering behavior or noises while driving, reduce your speed and drive with caution to a place where it is safe for you to stop your vehicle. Recheck the tire and its pressure. If the tire pressure is less than
3 bar (45 psi) or if there are any cracks, bumps or similar damage visible, do not continue driving with this tire. |
A Protective cap.B Pressure relief valve.C Hose.D Pressure gauge.E Power plug with cable.F Compressor switch.G Label.H Sealant bottle. |
- Open the lid of the temporary mobility kit.
- Peel off the label G showing the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) from the casing and attach it to the instrument panel in the driver’s field of view. Make sure the label does not obscure anything important.
- Take the hose C and the power plug with cable E out of the temporary mobility kit.
- Screw the hose C onto the sealant bottle.
- Remove the valve cap from the damaged tire.
- Remove the protective cap A from the sealant bottle hose and screw the hose firmly onto the valve of the damaged tire.
- Make sure that the compressor switch F is in position 0.
- Insert the power plug E into the auxiliary power point. See Auxiliary Power Points.
- Start the engine.
- Move the compressor switch F to position 1.
- After a minimum of two minutes move the compressor switch F to position 0 and unscrew the hose C from the sealant bottle. Unscrew the sealant bottle hose from the tire valve.
- Screw the hose C onto the tire valve and move the compressor switch F to position 1.
- Inflate the tire for no longer than 10 minutes or to the recommended inflation pressure. Move the compressor switch F to position 0 and check the current tire pressure with pressure gauge D. Unscrew the hose C from the tire valve.
- Remove the power plug E from the auxiliary power point.
- Make sure the temporary mobility kit, the bottle lid and the orange cap are stored safely, but still easily accessible in your vehicle. The temporary mobility kit will be required again when you check the tire pressure.
- Immediately drive approximately six miles (10 kilometers) so that the sealant can seal the damaged area.
Note:
When pumping in the sealant through the tire valve, the pressure may rise up to 87 psi (6 bar) but will drop again after about 30 seconds.
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WARNING:
If you experience heavy vibrations, unsteady steering behavior or noises while driving, reduce your speed and drive with caution to a place where it is safe for you to stop your vehicle. Recheck the tire and its pressure. If the tire pressure is less than the recommended pressure or if there are any cracks, bumps or similar damage visible, do not continue driving with this tire. |
Checking the Tire Pressure
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WARNING:
Before driving make sure the tire is adjusted to the recommended inflation pressure. See
Tire Pressures.
Monitor the tire pressure until the sealed tire is replaced. |
- Stop your vehicle after driving about six miles (10 kilometers). Check, and where necessary, adjust the pressure of the damaged tire.
- Attach the temporary mobility kit and check the tire pressure from the pressure gauge D.
- If the pressure of the sealant-filled tire is more than the recommended pressure, adjust it to the recommended pressure. See Tire Pressures.
- Follow the inflation procedure once again to inflate the tire.
- Check the tire pressure again from the pressure gauge D. If the tire pressure is too high, deflate the tire to the specified pressure using the pressure relief valve B.
- If the tire pressure is less than the recommended pressure, repeat steps 13 to 16 and steps 1 to 5 (Checking the Tire Pressure).
- Once you have inflated the tire to its correct tire pressure, move the compressor switch F to position 0, remove the power plug E from the auxiliary power point, unscrew the sealant bottle hose, fasten the valve cap and replace the protective cap A.
- Drive to the nearest tire specialist to get the damaged tire replaced. Before the tire is removed from the wheel, inform the tire specialist that the tire contains sealant. Renew the sealant bottle as soon as possible after it has been used once.
Note:
The temporary mobility kit only provides an emergency repair. Regulations concerning tire repair after using the temporary mobility kit may differ from country to country. You should consult a tire specialist for advice.
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed of together with normal household waste. Return remaining sealant to an authorized dealer or dispose of it in compliance with local waste disposal regulations.
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