tow bar SKODA SUPERB 2010 2.G / (B6/3T) Technical Change
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Tow-starting and towing vehicle
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– Drive the vehicle approx. 10 metres forw ards or backwards to allow the sealing 
agent to distribute in the tyre.
– Screw the tyre inflation hose of the air  compressor   firmly back onto the tyre 
valve and repeat the inflation procedure.
– If you cannot reach the required tyre inflation pressure here either, this means the  tyre has sustained too much damage. You  cannot seal with tyre with the break-
down kit  .
– Switch off the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch.
– Remove the tyre inflation hose   from the tyre valve.
After reaching a tyre  inflation pressure of 2.0 – 2.5 bar, resume driving at a maximum 
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
Check the tyre inflation pressure after driving 10 minutes  page 8, “Check after 
driving for 10 minutes”.
WARNING
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During inflation, the tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot- 
risk of injury!
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Do not place hot tyre inflation hoses or hot air compressors on flammable 
materials - risk of fire!
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If you cannot inflate the tyre to at least 2.0 bar, this means the damage 
sustained was too serious. The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre. Do 
not drive the vehicle. Get professional assistance.Caution
Switch off the air compressor after running  8 minutes at the latest - danger of over-
heating! Allow the air compressor to cool  a few moments before switching it on 
again.Check after driving for 10 minutesCheck the tyre inflation pressu re after driving 10 minutes.
If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or less:–Do not drive the vehicle! You cannot properly seal with tyre with the breakdown 
kit.
– Obtain professional assistance.If the tyre inflation pressure is 1.3 bar or more:– Adjust the tyre inflation pressure to the correct value (see inside of fuel filler cap).
– Continue driving carefully to the nearest specialist garage at a maximum speed of  80 km/h (50 mph). Tow-starting and towing vehicleGeneral
Caution
Do not push or two the vehicle to start the  engine - likely engine damage! In vehicles 
with catalytic converters, fuel may get into  the catalytic converter where it may ignite. 
This results in the catalytic converter overheating and being destroyed. To help start 
the engine, you can use a battery from  another vehicle, see Owner's manual.Electric fusesFuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1
A5
A5
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F28
Engine control unit
15
F30
Control unit for auxiliary heating
30
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