Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 498

496 Breakdown assistance
Gloves (depending on the vehicle equipment)
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You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perfora‐
tion damage of up to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly
those in the tire contact surface. You can use
TIREFIT in outside temperatures down to -4 °F
(-20 °C).
& WARNING Risk of accident when using
tire sealant
In the following situations in particular, the
tire sealant is unable to provide sufficient
breakdown assistance, as it is unable to seal
the tire properly:
There are cuts or punctures in the tire
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larger than those previously mentioned.
The wheel rim is damaged.
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You have driven at very low tire pressure
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or on a flat tire.
Do not drive on.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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& WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning
from tire sealant
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita‐
tion. Do not allow it to come into contact
with the skin, eyes or clothing, and do not
swallow it. Do not inhale tire sealant fumes.
Keep the tire sealant away from children.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
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immediately using water.
If tire sealant gets into your eyes, thor‐
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oughly rinse out the eyes using clean
water.
If tire sealant has been swallowed,
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immediately rinse out the mouth thor‐
oughly and drink plenty of water. Do not
induce vomiting and seek medical
attention immediately.
Change out of any clothes contamina‐
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ted with tire sealant immediately.
If allergic reactions occur, seek medical
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attention immediately.
* NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla‐
tion compressor running too long
Do not run the tire inflation compressor
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for longer than ten minutes without
interruption.
Comply with the manufacturer's safety notes on
the sticker on the tire inflation compressor.
Have the tire sealant bottle replaced at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop every five years.
Do not remove any foreign objects which
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have entered the tire.