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Self-help
Tyre repair kit
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Minor damage to the tyre tread or side
wall, e.g. from foreign bodies, can be
repaired using the tyre repair kit (does
not apply to run-flat tyres).
Do not remove the foreign body from the
tyre.
Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or that is on
the rim cannot be repaired with the tyre
repair kit.
Important information – see page 259.
In the event of a flat tyre:
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Switch on hazard warning lights, apply
handbrake, automatic transmission
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–
selector lever in
P
,
manual transmission
or Easytronic
3
–
engage 1st or reverse
gear.
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Correctly set up the warning triangle.
Warning triangle – see page 248.
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The tyre repair kit is in a compartment
under the floor cover luggage
compartment.
1.
Take the pouch with the tyre repair kit
from the compartment. Carefully remove
the components from the pouch.
2.
Remove the compressor.
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3.
Remove the electrical connection cable
and air hose from the stowage
compartments on the underside of
the compressor.
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Warning
Driving with inadequate tyre pressure or
a flat tyre can lead to hidden tyre
damage, which cannot be eliminated by
using the tyre repair kit. Part the vehicle
and consult a workshop. We recommend
your Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.