Tire Repair Kit, Checking

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NOTE:

The break-down set is also called the "Tire Repair Set" or "Tire Mobility System TMS".

The tire repair kit is located in the spare wheel well -arrow-

Fig 1: Locating Break-Down Set

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In addition to the compressor, the tire repair kit contains a tire inflation cylinder with sealant.

Fig 2: Locating Expiration Date

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NOTE:

The tire sealant in the bottle has a limited shelf-life.

The expiration date -arrow- is written on the bottle.

In this example, the expiration date, 05/2003, has passed. Replace the bottle.

-- Check the expiration date and enter in maintenance tables.

-- Replace tire sealant, if expiration date has been reached.

CAUTION:

Tire sealant must not be older than 4 years.
If the bottle was opened, e.g. if a tire went flat, is must be replaced.

NOTE:

Residual tire sealant or full bottles, which have expired, must be disposed of.

Old tire sealant or remainder of it must not be mixed with other fluids and must be disposed of.