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•Park your vehicle at the roadside sothat you do not obstruct the flow oftraffic and so that you are able to usethe kit without being in danger.
•Apply the parking brake, even if youhave parked on a level road, to makesure that your vehicle will not move.
•Do not attempt to remove foreignobjects like nails or screws penetratingthe tyre.
•Leave the engine running while the kitis in use, but not if your vehicle is in anenclosed or poorly ventilated area (forexample, inside a building). In thesecircumstances, switch the compressoron with the engine turned off.
•You must replace the sealant bottlewith a new one before the expiry date(see top of bottle).
•Inform all other users of your vehiclethat the tyre has been temporarilysealed with the kit. Make them awareof the special driving conditions to beobserved.
Inflating the Tyre
WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tyre priorto inflation. If there are any cracks,bumps or similar damage, do notattempt to inflate the tyre.
Do not stand directly beside the tyrewhile the compressor is pumping.
Watch the sidewall of the tyre. If anycracks, bumps or similar damageappear, turn off the compressor andlet the air out by means of the pressurerelief valve I. Do not continue driving withthis tyre.
WARNINGS
The sealant contains natural rubberlatex. Avoid contact with skin andclothing. If this happens, rinse theaffected areas immediately with plenty ofwater. Consult a doctor if you experiencean adverse reaction.
If the tyre inflation pressure does notreach 26 psi (1.8 bar) within 10minutes, the tyre may have sufferedexcessive damage, making a temporaryrepair impossible. In this case, do notcontinue driving with this tyre.
LabelA
Sealant bottleB
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sealant bottle hoseC
Bottle holderD
Pressure gaugeE
Power plug with cableF
Compressor switchG
Repair kit hoseH
Pressure relief valveI
1.Remove the kit from the wrapping.
2.Peel off the label A showing themaximum permissible speed of50 mph (80 km/h) from the sealantbottle and attach it to the instrumentpanel in the driver’s field of view. Makesure the label does not obscureanything important.
3.Take the hose H with the pressure reliefvalve I and the power plug with cableF out of the kit.
4.Connect the hose H with the pressurerelief valve I to the sealant bottle B.
5.Engage the sealant bottle B into thebottle holder D.
6.Remove the valve cap from thedamaged tyre.
7.Screw the sealant bottle hose C firmlyonto the valve of the damaged tyre.
8.Make sure that the compressor switchG is in position 0.
9.Insert the power plug F into the cigarlighter socket or auxiliary power socket.See Cigar Lighter (page 81). SeeAuxiliary Power Points (page 81).
10.Start the engine.
11.Move the compressor switch G toposition 1.
12.Inflate the tyre for no longer than 10minutes to an inflation pressure ofminimum 26 psi (1.8 bar) and amaximum of 51 psi (3.5 bar). Movethe compressor switch G to position0 and check the current tyre pressurewith pressure gauge E.
Note:If a tyre pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar)is not reached do not continue.
Note:When pumping in the sealant throughthe tyre valve, the pressure may rise up to87 psi (6 bar) but will drop again after about30 seconds.
13.Remove the power plug F from thecigar lighter socket or auxiliary powersocket.
14.Quickly unscrew the hose C from thetyre valve. Fasten the valve cap again.
15.Leave the sealant bottle B in thebottle holder D.
16.Make sure the kit is stored safely, butstill easily accessible in your vehicle.The kit will be required again whenyou check the tyre pressure.
17.Immediately drive approximatelytwo miles (three kilometres) so thatthe sealant can seal the damagedarea.
WARNING
If you experience heavy vibrations,unsteady steering behavior or noiseswhile driving, reduce your speed anddrive with caution to a place where it issafe for you to stop your vehicle. Recheckthe tyre and its pressure. If the tyrepressure is less than 14.7 psi (1 bar) or ifthere are any cracks, bumps or similardamage visible, do not continue drivingwith this tyre.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 18.Stop your vehicle after drivingapproximately two miles (threekilometres). Check, and wherenecessary, adjust the pressure of thedamaged tyre.
19.Attach the kit and read the tyrepressure from the pressure gauge E.
20.Adjust it to the specified pressure.See Technical Specifications(page 164).
21.Once you have inflated the tyre to itscorrect tyre pressure, move thecompressor switch G to position 0,remove the power plug F from thesocket, unscrew the hose C andfasten the valve cap.
22.Leave hose C and H connected to thesealant bottle B and store the kitaway safely.
23.Go to the nearest tyre specialist toget the damaged tyre replaced.Before the tyre is removed from therim, inform your tyre dealer that thetyre contains sealant. You mustrenew the sealant bottle B and hoseC as soon as possible once used.
Note:Remember that emergency roadsidekits only provide temporary mobility.Regulations concerning tyre repair afterusage of the kit may differ from country tocountry. You should consult a tyre specialistfor advice.
WARNING
You must, make sure the tyre isadjusted to the recommendedinflation pressure. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164). You must,monitor the tyre pressure until the sealedtyre is replaced.
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed oftogether with normal household waste.Return remains of sealant to your dealeror dispose of it in compliance with localwaste disposal regulations.
TYRE CARE
To make sure the front and rear tyres ofyour vehicle wear evenly and last longer,we recommend that you swap the tyresfrom front to rear and vice versa at regularintervals of between 3000 and 6000 miles(5000 and 10000 kilometres).
WARNING
Do not scrub the sidewalls of thetyres when you are parking.
If you have to mount a kerb, do so slowlyand approach it with the wheels atright-angles to the curb.
Examine the tyres regularly for cuts, foreignobjects and uneven wear of the tread.Uneven wear could mean that the wheelalignment is outside specification.
Check the tyre pressures (including thespare) when cold, every two weeks.
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WARNING
When using winter tyres on yourvehicle, you must make sure that youfit the correct type of wheel nuts.
If winter tyres are used, make sure that thetyre pressures are correct. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164).
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Do not use snow chains on snow-freeroads.
Only fit snow chains to specifiedtyres. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164).
If your vehicle has wheel trims,remove them before fitting snowchains.
Note:The anti-lock braking system willcontinue to operate normally.
Only use small link snow chains.
Only use snow chains on the front wheels.
Vehicles With Stability Control
When stability control is on, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics. To reduce this, switchtraction control off. See Using StabilityControl (page 103).
TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to regularly checkthe tyre pressures.
The system will only provide a lowtyre pressure warning. It will notinflate the tyres.
Do not drive on significantlyunder-inflated tyres. This may causethe tyres to overheat and fail.Under-inflation reduces fuel efficiency, tyretread life and may also affect your abilityto drive your vehicle safely.
Do not bend or damage the valveswhen you are inflating the tyres.
Have tyres installed by an authoriseddealer.
The deflation detection system will alertyou if there is a change of air pressure inany tyre. It does this by using the anti-lockbraking sensors to detect the rollingcircumference of the wheels. When thecircumference changes, this indicates lowtyre pressure. A warning message isdisplayed in the information display andthe message indicator will illuminate. SeeInformation Messages (page 62).
If a low pressure warning message isdisplayed in the information display, checkthe tyre pressures as soon as possible andinflate them to the recommendedpressure. See Technical Specifications(page 164).
If this happens frequently, have the causedetermined and rectified as soon aspossible.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................83Starting a Diesel Engine..............................86Cold or Hot Engine..............................................86Failure to Start.......................................................87Starting and Stopping the Engine...........83General Information............................................83Starting a Petrol Engine..............................85Cold or Hot Engine...............................................85Engine Idle Speed after Starting....................86Failure to Start......................................................86Flooded Engine.....................................................86Start-Stop........................................................89To Re-Start the Engine......................................90To Stop the Engine..............................................89Using Start-Stop..................................................89Steering Wheel Lock.....................................85Vehicles With Keyless Starting.......................85Vehicles Without Keyless Starting................85Steering Wheel...............................................38Storage Compartments..............................82Supplementary Restraints System.........22Principle of Operation.........................................22Switching Off the Engine............................88Vehicles With a Turbocharger.........................88Symbols Glossary.............................................5SYNC® Applications and Services..........211In the Event of a Collision................................212Setting Emergency Assistance On:...............211SYNC Emergency Assistance..........................211SYNC® Troubleshooting...........................218SYNC.................................................................196General Information..........................................196
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............167Temporary Mobility Kit...............................155General Information..........................................155Inflating the Tyre.................................................156Using the Kit.........................................................155
Tow Ball............................................................116Driving With a Trailer...........................................117Driving Without a Trailer...................................118Inserting the Tow Ball Arm...............................117Maintenance.........................................................119Removing the Tow Ball Arm............................118Unlocking the Tow Ball ArmMechanism........................................................117Towing a Trailer..............................................116Steep Gradients...................................................116Towing Points.................................................119Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels............................................................119All Vehicles.............................................................119Vehicles With AutomaticTransmission...................................................120Towing...............................................................116Transmission....................................................97Trip Computer..................................................61......................................................................................61Distance Odometer.............................................62Tyre Care..........................................................158Tyre Inflation When PuncturedSee: Temporary Mobility Kit...........................155Tyre Pressure Monitoring System..........159System Reset.......................................................160Tyre PressuresSee: Technical Specifications........................164Tyre Repair KitSee: Temporary Mobility Kit...........................155TyresSee: Wheels and Tyres.....................................155
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Under Bonnet Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost(74kW/100PS)/1.0L EcoBoost(90kW/120PS)...........................................136Under Bonnet Overview - 1.4LDuratec-16V (66kW/90PS)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (77kW/105PS) -Sigma..............................................................137Under Bonnet Overview - 1.5LDuratorq-TDCi (55kW/75PS)/1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (70kW/95PS)(T3).................................................................138Unique Driving Characteristics.................89
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