run flat SKODA RAPID 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

Preparations for using the breakdown kitRead and observe
on page 162 first.
The following preparatory work must be carried out before using the puncturerepair kit.
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Switch off the engine.
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For vehicles with manual transmission select 1st gear.
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On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.
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Firmly apply the handbrake.
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Check that you can carry out the repairs with the breakdown kit » page 162,
General information .
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Uncouple trailer, if attached.
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Remove the breakdown kit from the boot.
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Stick the sticker
1
» Fig. 163 on page 162 on the dashboard in the driver's
field of view.
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Unscrew the valve cap.
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Use the valve remover
2
to unscrew the valve core and place it on a clean
surface (rag, paper, etc.).
Sealing and inflating the tyre
Read and observe
on page 162 first.
Sealing
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Forcefully shake the tyre inflater bottle
10
» Fig. 163 on page 162 back and
forth several times.
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Firmly screw the inflation hose
3
onto the tyre inflater bottle
10
. The film on
the cap is pierced automatically.
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Remove the plug from the inflation hose
3
and plug the open end fully onto
the tyre valve.
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Hold the bottle
10
with the bottom facing upwards and fill all of the sealing
agent from the tyre inflator bottle into the tyre.
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Remove the filler plug from the tyre valve.
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Screw the valve core back into the tyre valve using the valve remover
2
.
Inflating
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Screw the tyre inflation hose
7
» Fig. 163 on page 162 of the air compressor
firmly onto the tyre valve.
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For vehicles with manual transmission the lever into the neutral position.
›On vehicles with
automatic transmission , place the selector lever in the P
position.›
Start the engine and run it in idle.
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Plug the connector
6
into the 12-volt socket » page 75.
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Switch on the air compressor with the ON and OFF switch
9
.
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Allow the air compressor to run until a pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved.
Maximum run time of 8 minutes » .
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Switch off the air compressor.
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If you cannot reach an air pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar, unscrew the tyre inflation
hose
7
from the tyre valve.
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Drive the vehicle 10 metres forwards or backwards to allow the sealing agent
to “distribute” in the tyre.
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Firmly screw the tyre inflation hose
7
back onto the tyre valve and repeat
the inflation process.
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Switch off the air compressor.
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Remove the tyre inflation hose
7
from the tyre valve.
Once a tyre inflation pressure of 2.0 - 2.5 bar is achieved, you can continue the journey.
WARNING■ If the tyre does not inflate to at least. 2.0 bar, the damage is too great.
The sealing agent cannot be used to seal the tyre.  Do not drive the vehi-
cle. Seek help from a specialist garage.■
The tyre inflation hose and air compressor may get hot as the tyre is be-
ing inflated – there is a risk of burning.
CAUTION
Switch off the air compressor after running 8 minutes at the latest – there is a
risk of overheating. Allow the air compressor to cool a few minutes before
switching it on again.
Notes for driving with tyre repaired
Read and observe
on page 162 first.
The inflation pressure of the repaired tyre must be checked after driving for 10minutes.
If the tyre pressure is 1.3 bar or less
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 Do not continue to drive! You cannot properly seal with tyre with the
breakdown kit. 
163Emergency equipment and self-help