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The TMS can be used at outside temperatures down to – 20 °C.
WARNING
After repairing a tyre please note the following points:
• Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
• Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering.
• Vehicle handling could be impaired.
• Tyres which have been sealed using the TMS are only suitable
for temporary use. Damaged tyres must be renewed.
• The TMS must NOT be used,
− on cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm
− if the wheel rim has been damaged
− if you have been driving with very low pressure or a
completely flat tyre
• Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is
not possible with the sealing compound.
• Do not allow the sealant to come into contact with your eyes,
skin or clothing.
• If you do come into contact with the sealant immediately rinse
the eyes or skin affected with clean water.
• Change clothing immediately if it becomes soiled with the tyre
sealant.
• Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes!
• If any of the tyre sealant is accidentally ingested, immediately
rinse the mouth thoroughly and drink lots of water.
• Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact a doctor!
• If any allergic reactions should occur get medical help immedi-
ately.
• Keep the sealant away from children.
For the sake of the environment
Used bottles of sealing compound can be returned to an Audi dealer
for disposal.
Note
• If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry. When it has dried, you
can pull it off like a piece of foil.
• Observe the expiry date stated on the sealing compound can.
Have the sealing compound exchanged by a qualified workshop.
Repairing a tyre
Preparations
– If you have a flat tyre, stop the car well away from moving
traffic.
– Apply the parking brake to stop the vehicle moving acci-
dentally.
–Engage first gear.
– Check whether a repair is possible using the Tyre
Mobility System ⇒ page 247.
Fig. 228 Repairing a
tyre
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