267If and when
The sealing compound must not be used in the following cases:
●If the cuts and punctures on the tyre are longer than 4 mm ⇒ Fig. 200 1
●If the wheel rim has been damaged 2
●If you have been driving with very low pressure or a completely flat tyre
3
How to use the TMS (tyre mobility system) is described in the section Re-
pairing a tyre ⇒ page 268 and in the instructions supplied with the tyre
sealant can.
The TMS (tire mobility system) can be used at outside temperatures down
to - 20°C.
WARNING
After repairing a tyre please note the following points:
●Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
●Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering.
●Vehicle handling could be impaired.
●Tyres which have been sealed using the Tyre Mobility System are only
suitable for temporary use over a short period.
●After using the tyre sealant the tyre pressure monitoring system* may
malfunction. Therefore, please drive carefully to the next available speci-
alised workshop.
●The Tyre Mobility System must NOT be used:
–If the cuts and punctures on the tyre are longer or wider than
4 mm.
–if the wheel rim has been damaged.
–if you have been driving with very low pressure or a completely flat
tyre.
●Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is not
possible with the sealing compound.
WARNING (Continued)
●Do not allow the sealant to come into contact with your eyes, skin or
clothing.
●If you do come into contact with the sealant immediately rinse the
eyes or skin affected with clean water.
●Change clothing immediately if it becomes soiled with the tyre seal-
ant.
●Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes!
●If any of the tyre sealant is accidentally ingested, immediately rinse
the mouth thoroughly and drink lots of water.
–Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance if needed.
●If any allergic reactions should occur get medical help immediately.
●Keep the sealant away from children.
For the sake of the environment
If you have to dispose of a sealant can, go to a specialised waste service or
to a SEAT Technical Service, where the product can be recycled in an appro-
priate waste container.
Note
●If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry. This way you can pull it off like
a piece of foil.
●Observe the expiry date stated on the sealing compound can. Have the
sealing compound exchanged by a specialised workshop.
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