Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 321

Change the flat tire immediately with
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the emergency spare wheel or spare
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 319).
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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 320).
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Vehicles with a Mercedes-Benz emer‐
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gency call system: in the event of a break‐
down, consult the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system Customer Assistance Center.
Change the wheel ( page 362).
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MOExtended tires (run-flat tires)
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 a tire pressure monitoring sys‐
tem: MOExtended tires may only be used in con‐
junction with an activated tire pressure monitor‐
ing system.
If a pressure loss warning message appears in
the multifunction display:
Check the tire for damage
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If driving on, observe the following notes
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Breakdown assistance 319
& WARNING Risk of accident when driving
in limp-home mode
When driving in limp-home mode, the han‐
dling characteristics are impaired. e.g. when
cornering, when accelerating strongly and
when braking.
Do not exceed the maximum permissi‐
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ble speed.
Avoid any abrupt steering and driving
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maneuvers as well as driving over
obstacles (curbs, pot holes, cross-coun‐
try). This applies, in particular, to a loa‐
ded vehicle.
Stop driving in limp-home mode if you
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notice:
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 limp-home mode, have
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the rims checked by a qualified special‐