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Practical information

Checking / Topping up tyre pressure

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Kontrola / Uzupełnianie ciśnienia

The compressor, without the repair kit, can also be used to check tyre pressure or to inflate tyres occasionally.

  • Remove the cap from the tyre valve and keep it in a clean place.
  • Unroll the hose (tube) stored under the compressor.
  • Connect the hose to the tyre valve and tighten it securely.
Kontrola / Uzupełnianie ciśnienia

  • Check that the compressor switch is set to position "O".
  • Fully unroll the power cable stored under the compressor.
  • Connect the compressor plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
  • Switch the ignition on.
Kontrola / Uzupełnianie ciśnienia

  • Switch the compressor on by setting the switch to position "I" and inflate the tyre according to the tyre pressure label on the vehicle.

    To release air: press the black button on the compressor hose, at the valve connection.

  • Once the correct pressure is reached, set the switch to position "O".
  • Pull out the hose and stow the entire kit.
Low tyre pressure detection After repairing the wheel, the low pressure warning light will remain on until the system is reinitialised. For more information on low tyre pressure detection, see the corresponding section. If the pressure in one or more tyres is changed, the low tyre pressure detection system must be reinitialised. For more information on low tyre pressure detection, see the corresponding section.

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