Flat Tire - Mercedes-Benz GLA Series Operator's Manual

This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
The fire extinguisher can be flung around and
injure the driver or other vehicle occupants.
Always store and secure the fire extin‐
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guisher in the bracket.
Do not remove the fire extinguisher
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while driving.
Left-hand drive vehicle: Pull tab
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upwards.
Remove fire extinguisher 2.
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Flat tire

Notes in the event of a flat tire
& WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat
tire
A flat tire severely affects the driving charac‐
teristics as well as the steering and braking
of the vehicle.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
Do not drive with a flat tire.
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Change the flat tire immediately with an
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emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.
Alternatively, consult a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Tires with run-flat characteristics:
Observe the information and warning
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notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat
tire).
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Breakdown assistance 245
In the event of a flat tire, the following options
are available depending on your vehicle's equip‐
ment:
Vehicles with MOExtended tires: it is pos‐
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sible to continue the journey for a short
period of time. Make sure you observe the
notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires)
( page 246).
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Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can repair
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the tire so that it is possible to continue the
journey for a short period of time. To do this,
use the TIREFIT kit ( page 247).
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Vehicles with Mercedes me connect: you
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can make a call for breakdown assistance via
the overhead control panel in the case of a
breakdown .
All vehicles: change the wheel
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( page 288).
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The emergency spare wheel is only available
in certain countries.