The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for filling a tyre :

If you get a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.

Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .

Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .

Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and go straight to a safe place, e.g. behind the safety barrier.

Switch on the hazard warning lights and position the warning triangle In an emergency Emergency . Observe any legal requirements.

Check whether the puncture can be repaired with the breakdown set Breakdown set When not to use_2 The tyre sealant must not be used:.

When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.

Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.

Take the breakdown set out of the luggage compartment.

Take the sticker ② from the breakdown set and stick it on the dash panel within the driver's field of vision.

Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyre.

WARNING
Preparation
Sealing and inflating tyresTwo-Part Fine Filling Paste, Flexible
Definition:
Two-Part Fine Filling Paste, Flexible -LSP 787 100 A1-
Edition 07/2010
Product Description
The Two-Part Fine Filling Paste, Flexible -LSP 787 100 A1-
is a two component filler paste with hig ...
Fold Corrosion Servicing Notes
Corrosion on the Fold Edges, for Instance on the Hood, Door
or also the Rear Lid
–
Remove the corroded areas with
→ Chapter „Pneumatic Brush Grinder Set -VAS6446-“ or
→ Chapter „Brush Grinder Set ...
Fastening rings
Fig. 88 In the luggage compartment: fastening
rings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
You will find fastening rings at the front and rear of the luggage compartment
which can be used to secure luggage (arrow).
WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged securing s ...