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Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
Your vehicle may not have a spare tire. Therefore you will have a temporary mobility kit which will only repair one damaged tire.
The kit is located in the spare wheel well.
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 kit on a previously damaged tire, for example when it has been driven under inflated. This could cause loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not use the inflator kit on run flat tires. This could cause loss of vehicle control.
WARNING:
Do not try to seal damage to the tire sidewall. The tire could burst and cause loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death. |
The kit seals most tire punctures with a diameter of up to
6 mm (0.24 in) to temporarily restore mobility.
You must observe the following rules when using the kit:
- Drive with caution and avoid making sudden steering or driving maneuvers, especially if your vehicle is heavily laden or you are towing a trailer.
- The kit will provide you with an emergency temporary repair, enabling you to continue your journey to the next vehicle or tire dealer, or to drive a maximum distance of 200 km (125 mi).
- Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
- Keep the kit out of the reach of children.
- Only use the kit when the ambient temperature is between -40–70 °C (-40–158 °F).
Using the Kit
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WARNING:
Compressed air can act as an explosive or propellant which could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not leave the kit unattended when it is in use. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not keep the compressor operating for more than 10 minutes. This could cause the compressor to malfunction causing serious personal injury. |
Only use the temporary mobility kit supplied with your vehicle. Failure to use the correct kit could result in your tires not inflating.
- Park your vehicle at the roadside so that you do not obstruct the flow of traffic and so that you are able to use the kit without being in danger.
- Apply the parking brake, even if you have parked on a level road, to make sure that your vehicle will not move.
- Do not attempt to remove foreign objects like nails or screws penetrating the tire.
- Leave the engine running while the kit is in use, but not if your vehicle is in an enclosed or poorly ventilated area (e.g, inside a building). In these circumstances, switch the compressor on with the engine switched off.
- You must replace the sealant bottle with a new one before the expiry date (see top of bottle).
- Inform all other users of your vehicle that the tire has been temporarily sealed with the kit. Make them aware of the special driving conditions that must be observed.
Inflating the Tire
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WARNING:
Check the sidewall of the tire prior to inflation. If there are any cracks, bumps or similar damage, do not attempt to inflate the tire. This could cause personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not stand directly beside the tire while the compressor is operating. This could cause personal injury if the tire bursts.
WARNING:
Watch the sidewall of the tire when inflating. If any cracks, bumps or similar damage appears, switch the compressor off and let the air out by means of the pressure relief valve. Do not continue driving with this tire. This could cause loss of vehicle control.
WARNING:
The sealant contains natural rubber latex. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. If this happens, rinse the affected areas immediately with plenty of water and consult a physician.
WARNING:
If the tire inflation pressure does not reach
1.8 bar (26.1 psi) within 10 minutes, the tire may have suffered excessive damage, making a temporary repair impossible. In this case, do not continue driving with this tire. This could cause loss of vehicle control. |
A LabelB Sealant bottleC Sealant bottle hoseD Bottle holderE Pressure gaugeF Power plug with cableG Compressor switchH Repair kit hoseI Pressure relief valve |
- Remove the kit from the wrapping.
- Peel off the label A showing the maximum permissible speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) from the sealant bottle 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 H with the pressure relief valve I and the power plug with cable F out of the kit.
- Connect the hose H with the pressure relief valve I to the sealant bottle B.
- Engage the sealant bottle B into the bottle holder D.
- Remove the valve cap from the damaged tire.
- Screw the sealant bottle hose C firmly onto the valve of the damaged tire.
- Make sure that the compressor switch G is in position 0.
- Insert the power plug F into the cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power socket. See
Auxiliary Power Points.
See Cigar Lighter.
- Start the engine.
- Move the compressor switch G to position 1.
- Inflate the tire for no longer than 10 minutes to an inflation pressure of minimum 1.8 bar (26 psi) and a maximum of 3.5 bar (51 psi). Move the compressor switch G to position 0 and check the current tire pressure with pressure gauge E.
Note:
If a tire pressure of
1.8 bar (26 psi) is not reached do not continue.
Note:
When pumping in the sealant through the tire valve, the pressure may rise up to
6 bar (87 psi) but will drop again after about 30 seconds.
Note:
After you have switched the compressor off, you may hear air escaping from the damaged tire. This is normal and can be ignored provided that the specified minimum tire pressure has been reached.
- Remove the power plug F from the cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power socket.
- Quickly unscrew the hose C from the tire valve. Fasten the valve cap again.
Note:
Some residual sealant fluid may drip or spray out of hose C while you are disconnecting it. This is normal.
- Leave the sealant bottle B in the bottle holder D.
- Make sure the kit is stored safely, but still easily accessible in your vehicle. The kit will be required again when you check the tire pressure.
- Immediately drive approximately 3 km (2 mi) so that the sealant can seal the damaged area.
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WARNING:
If you experience heavy vibrations, unsteady steering behavior or noises while driving, reduce your speed gradually and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Recheck the tire and its pressure. If the tire pressure is less than
1.3 bar (18.9 psi) or if there are any cracks, bumps or similar damage visible, do not continue driving with this tire. This could cause loss of vehicle control. |
- Stop your vehicle after driving approximately two miles (three kilometers). Check, and where necessary, adjust the pressure of the damaged tire.
- Attach the kit and read the tire pressure from the pressure gauge E.
- Adjust it to the specified pressure. See Technical Specifications.
- Once you have inflated the tire to its correct tire 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.
- Leave hose C and H connected to the sealant bottle B and store the kit away safely.
- Go to the nearest tire specialist to get the damaged tire replaced. Before the tire is removed from the rim, inform your tire dealer that the tire contains sealant. You must renew the sealant bottle B and hose C as soon as possible once used.
Note:
Remember that the kit only provides temporary mobility. Regulations concerning tire repair after using the kit may differ from country to country. You should consult a tire specialist for advice.
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WARNING:
Before driving, make sure the tire is adjusted to the recommended inflation pressure. Monitor the tire pressure until the sealed tire is replaced. |
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed of together with normal household waste. Return remains of sealant to an authorized dealer or dispose of it in compliance with local waste disposal regulations.
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