Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Owner's Manual page 377

Practical advice
Flat tyre
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The maximum distance can be increased
considerably by using TIREFIT before starting
run-flat mode. If the type of damage is such that
TIREFIT cannot seal the tyre, you can still drive
the maximum possible distance in run-flat mode.
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Risk of accident
The handling characteristics of your vehicle
are adversely affected in run-flat mode, for
example:
when cornering
when braking
when accelerating suddenly
You should therefore adapt your driving
style accordingly and avoid making sudden
steering movements, accelerating suddenly
and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot holes,
off-road). The applies especially if the vehi-
cle is heavily laden.
The distance that can be travelled in run-flat
mode depends largely on the loads placed
on the vehicle. Speed, load, sudden acceler-
ation, road-surface conditions, outside tem-
peratures, etc. can considerably reduce this
distance, whereas a conservative driving
style may increase it.
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Run-flat mode must be stopped in the event
of:
banging noises
the vehicle shaking
smoke development accompanied by
the smell of rubber
ESP continuously intervening
tears in the tyre side walls
After driving in run-flat mode, you must have
the rim checked to see if it can still be used.
For this purpose, visit a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. The flat tyre must be re-
placed in any case.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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If you are replacing one or more tyres, make
sure you use tyres with the "MOExtended" mark
and which are the specified size for the vehicle.
If you are replacing one or more rims, make
sure you use rims approved for use with
"MOExtended" tyres and which are the specified
size for the vehicle.