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wheel. Alternatively, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tires with run-flat characteristics:
Observe the information and warning
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notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat
tires).
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 369).
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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 370).
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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 ( page 322).
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All vehicles: change the wheel
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( page 408).
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The emergency spare wheel is only available
in certain countries.
Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires)
& WARNING Risk of accident when driving
in limp-home mode
When driving in emergency mode the han‐
dling characteristics are impaired, e.g. when
cornering, when accelerating strongly and
when braking.
Do not exceed the specified maximum
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speed.
Avoid any abrupt steering and driving
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maneuvers as well as driving over
obstacles (curbs, pot holes, off-road).
This applies, in particular, to a loaded
vehicle.
Stop driving in the emergency mode if
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you notice:
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banging noise
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vehicle vibration
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smoke which smells like rubber
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continuous ESP intervention
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cracks in tire side walls
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After driving in emergency mode have
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the rims checked by a qualified special‐
ist workshop with regard to their further
use.
The defective tire must be replaced in
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every case.
With MOExtended tires (run-flat tires), you can
continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a
total loss of pressure in one or more tires. How‐
ever, the tire affected must not show any clearly
visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the side
wall of the tire.
Vehicles with tire pressure loss warning sys‐
tem: MOExtended tires may only be used in con‐