Land Rover Defender: Using the tire repair system
Make sure the following warnings and notices have been read and fully understood before carrying out a tire repair. Failure to follow the guidance given could affect vehicle safety, leading to vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.
Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before driving the vehicle.
Avoid skin contact with the sealant, as it contains natural rubber latex.
Before attempting a tire repair, make sure that the vehicle is parked safely, as far away from passing traffic as possible.
Make sure that the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is applied.
Vehicles with automatic transmissions: Make sure that Park (P) is engaged.
While using the compressor, make sure that the hazard warning lights are switched on and that the smart key is removed from the vehicle.
Do not attempt to remove foreign objects, such as nails, screws, etc., from the tire.
While using the compressor, make sure the engine is running and there is sufficient ventilation. Never start the engine or leave it running when the vehicle is in an enclosed space. Exhaust gases are poisonous and can cause unconsciousness and death if inhaled.
All vehicle drivers and occupants should be made aware that a temporary repair has been made to a tire fitted to the vehicle. All vehicle drivers and occupants should also be made aware of the special driving conditions imposed when using a repaired tire.
To prevent overheating, do not operate the compressor continuously for longer than 10 minutes. Doing so could cause damage to the compressor.
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Repair procedure
Make sure the following warnings and
notices have been read and fully
understood before carrying out a tire
repair. Failure to follow the guidance given
could affect vehicle safety, leading to
vehicle
After using the tire repair system
When driving the vehicle, if vibrations,
abnormal steering, or noises are
experienced, reduce speed immediately.
Drive with extreme caution, at reduced
speed, to the first safe place to stop the
veh
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Air bag safety
Make sure to read and fully understand
the following warnings before using any
of the features in this section.
Failure to observe warnings and
cautions may result in vehicle damage,
injury, or DEATH in the event of an
accident.
High speed impacts may cause serious
injury or death, irrespective of
Door locks and handles
Note: The rear door child safety locks
inhibit operation of the rear door lock and
unlock buttons and the interior door
handles.
Unlock button: Press to unlock all of
the doors and the taildoor.
Lock button: With all of the doors
closed, press any lock button to lock
all of the doors.
Door hand
