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Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
If the low tire pressure warning lamp illuminates do the following:
WARNING:
Do not use the inflator kit on run flat tires. This could cause loss of vehicle control.
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. |
Note:
Motorhome owners may have to follow separate instructions issued with the temporary mobility kit.
If your vehicle does not have a spare wheel it has a tire sealant and inflator kit. The kit is in the right-hand side stepwell. Only use the kit supplied with your vehicle.
Note:
: The kit can only temporarily repair one tire puncture with a maximum puncture size of up to 0.24 in (6 mm).
A Protective capB Pressure relief valveC HoseD Pressure gaugeE Power plug with cableF Compressor switchG LabelH Sealant bottleNote:
Make sure you regularly check the expiry date on the sealant bottle. |
If the low tire pressure warning lamp illuminates do the following:- Gradually reduce the vehicle speed and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
- Apply the parking brake and switch the ignition off.
- Check for a punctured tire.
Note:
Do not remove objects, for example nails or screws from a punctured tire.
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
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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:
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:
Do not stand directly beside the tire while the compressor is operating. This could cause personal injury if the tire bursts.
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.
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. |
- Open the lid of the tire sealant and inflator 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 to the recommended inflation pressure, but do not use the inflator for longer than 10 minutes. 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 tire sealant and inflator kit, the bottle lid and the orange cap are stored safely, but still easily accessible in your vehicle. The tire sealant and inflator 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.
Note:
: If the tire pressure has dropped to 26 psi (1.8 bar) or below, the tire could be damaged beyond a temporary repair. Have your vehicle immediately checked. Do not drive your vehicle.
Note:
If the tire pressure has dropped but is still above 26 psi (1.8 bar), use the kit to inflate the tire again.
After Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
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WARNING:
If you experience any unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise while driving, reduce your speed until you can safely pull off to the side of the road and call for roadside assistance. Failure to do so could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and increase the risk of personal injury or death. |
- Stop your vehicle after driving approximately six miles (10 kilometers). Check, and where necessary, adjust the pressure of the damaged tire.
- Attach the tire sealant and the inflator kit and check the tire pressure 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 2 (Checking the Tire Pressure). See
Tire Pressures.
See Tire Pressures.
- 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.
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