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Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
X
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
X
(
page 127).
Y
If possible, bring the front wheels into the
X
straight-ahead position.
Switch off the engine.
X
With KEYLESS-GO start function or vehi-
X
cles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's
door.
The vehicle electronics are now in key posi-
tion u. This is the same as the key having
been removed.
or
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
Make sure that the passengers are not endan-
X
gered as they do so. Make sure that no one is
near the danger area while a wheel is being
changed. Anyone who is not directly assisting
in the wheel change should, for example,
stand behind the barrier.
Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic
X
conditions when doing so.
Close the driver's door.
X
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes
TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire
tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside tempera-
tures down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †).
G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis-
tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly:
there are cuts or punctures in the tire larger
R
than those mentioned above.
the wheel rim is damaged.
R
you have driven at very low tire pressures or
R
on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
G
WARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not
inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant away
from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
R
immediately with water.
If the tire sealant comes into contact with
R
your eyes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water.
If tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
R
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
Immediately change out of clothing which
R
has come into contact with tire sealant.
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
R
attention immediately.
!
Do not operate the tire inflation compressor
for longer than ten minutes at a time without
a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be operated
again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer's safety instruc-
tions on the tire inflation compressor label and
on the tire sealant bottle.
Using the TIREFIT kit
Do not remove any foreign objects which have
X
penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or nails.
Remove the tire sealant bottle, the accompa-
X
nying TIREFIT sticker and the tire inflation
compressor from the stowage compartment
in the trunk (
page 249).
Y
Flat tire
251
Z
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