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TIREKIT
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
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The TireKit is located in the boot inside
its own box. The container is also
equipped with a screwdriver, the tow
hook and the funnel for refuelling in an
emergency.
To access the TireKit, open the tailgate,
remove the reconfigurable load platform
and lift the mat. For more detailed
information, refer to the "Changing a
wheel" chapter.
The TireKit fig. 313 comprises:
one cartridge (A) containing sealant
and fitted with: transparent tube for
injecting the sealant (D) and sticker (C)
with the wording MAX. 80 km/h / 50
mph to be applied in a clearly visible
position (e.g. on the dashboard) after
repairing the tyre;
one compressor (B);
a pair of gloves located in the hose
compartment of the cartridge (D).
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WARNING The sealing fluid is effective
with external temperatures of between -
40°C and +50°C. The sealing fluid has
an expiry date.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
car must be stopped in a lay-by, car-
park or parking or service area, and the
ground must be as level as possible and
sufficiently compact;
switch off the engine, apply the
electric parking brake and engage the 1
st
gear or reverse gear;
before getting out of the car, put on
the reflective safety jacket (if required
by the regulations in force); In any case,
follow the road safety laws in force in the
country where you are driving;
make sure that any passengers get
out of the car and go to a safe place
where they will not obstruct traffic or be
exposed to the risk of injury. In case of
puncture, change the tyre respecting the
laws of the country you are travelling in;
insert the sealant cartridge (A) into the
corresponding compressor compartment
(B) and press it down hard. Remove the
speed limit sticker (C) and apply it in a
clearly visible position;
wear the gloves;
remove the cap from the tyre valve and
connect and screw the transparent tube
of the sealing fluid (D) onto the valve.
If a 250 ml cartridge is present the
housing of the transparent tube is
provided with removable ring to facilitate
extraction. Make sure that the ON-OFF
button (F) is in the off position (button
not pressed);