Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 322

that you use the proper size and type (summer
or winter tyre).
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equip-
ped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is there-
fore recommended that you additionally equip
your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that
do not feature run-flat characteristics, e.g. win-
ter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop.
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is a risk of accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu-
vres, and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot-
holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a
laden vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
you hear banging noises.
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the vehicle starts to shake.
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you see smoke and smell rubber.
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ESP is intervening constantly.
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there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
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After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The
faulty tyre must be replaced.
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes
TIREFIT is a tyre sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
4 mm, particularly those in the tyre tread. You
can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures down
to Ò20 †.
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WARNING
In the following situations, the tyre sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis-
tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly:
there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
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larger than those mentioned above.
the wheel rim is damaged.
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you have driven at very low tyre pressures
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or on a flat tyre.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive any further. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
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WARNING
The tyre 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 tyre sealant away
from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tyre sealant,
observe the following:
Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin
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immediately with water.
If the tyre sealant comes into contact with
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your eyes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water.
If tyre sealant is swallowed, immediately
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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
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has come into contact with tyre sealant.
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
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attention immediately.
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After use, excess tyre sealant may run out of
the filler hose. This could cause stains.
Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag which contained the TIREFIT kit.
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Environmental note
Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Flat tyre
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