Tyre repair kit*
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Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving 10 minutes.
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Sealant is hazardous to heath. Remove immediately if it comes into contact
with the skin.For the sake of the environment
Used or aged sealant must be disposed of in accordance with environmental protec-
tion regulations.
Note
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Observe the manufacturer's usage instructions for the tyre repair kit.
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You can purchase a new bottle of sealant from the range of the Škoda original
accessories.
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Change the wheel that was repaired using the tyre repair kit or consult a specialist
garage about possibilities for getting repairs done.
Components of the tyre repair kitFig. 5 Components of the tyre repair kitThe tyre repair kit is made up of the following parts: Valve remover
Sticker with speed designation “max. 80 km/h”/“max. 50 mph”
Inflation hose with plug
Compressor
Tyre inflation hose
Tyre inflation pressure indicator
Air release valve
ON and OFF switch
Plug for 12V cigarette lighter socket
Tyre inflator bottle with sealing agent
Replacement valve core
The valve remover has a slot at its lower end which fits into the valve core. This is
the only way in which you can remove and re-i nstall the valve core from the tyre valve.
The same also applies to the replacement valve core .
Preparing to use the tyre repair kitBefore using the tyre repair kit, carry out the following preparatory work:
– Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the traffic flow. Park on as flat and firm a surface as possible.
–Have all the occupants get out. While changing a wheel, the occupants of the
vehicle should not stand on the ro ad (e.g. behind a crash barrier).
– Switch off the engine and engage 1st gear or if your vehicle is fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox, position the selector lever into position P .
– Apply the handbrake firmly.
– Check whether you can carry out the repairs with the tyre repair kit page 5,
“General information”.
– If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.
– Remove the tyre repair kit from the luggage compartment.
– Stick the sticker fig. 5 on the dash panel in view of the driver.
– Do not remove the foreign body, e.g. screw or nail, from the tyre.
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Tow-starting and towing vehicle
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Check after driving for 10 minutesCheck the tyre inflation pressu re after driving 10 minutes.If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less:–Do not drive the vehicle! You cannot properly seal wi th tyre with the breakdown
kit.
– Obtain professional assistance.If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more:– Adjust the tyre inflation pressure to the correct value (see inside of fuel filler cap).
– Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). Tow-starting and towing vehicleGeneral
Caution
Do not push or two the vehicle to start the engine - likely engine damage! In vehicles
with catalytic converters, fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it may ignite.
This results in the catalytic converter overheating and being destroyed. To help start
the engine, you can use a battery from another vehicle, see Owner's manual.Electric fusesFuse assignment in engine compartment
Fuse assignment in the dash panel
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F6
Not assigned
F9
Not assigned
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
4
Heating, air conditioning, reversing lights, interior rear
view mirror dimming, telephone preinstallation, START
STOP button
5
6
Instrument cluster, Control unit for automatic gearbox,
Control unit for electromechani cal power steering, Parking
aid; Haldex clutch, “START ST OP” relay, DC/DC voltage sta-
biliser
5
28
Radio
15
39
Instrument cluster, windshield wiper lever and turn signal
light lever
5
48
Phone
5
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