Flat Tyre - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner's Manual

Place the warning triangle (
X
suitable distance away. Observe legal
requirements.
Unload heavy luggage.
X
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Only operate the tyre inflation compres-
sor using a 12 V socket (
if the ignition is turned off.
An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, the power to
the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
TIREFIT kit
Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, 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, your safety is at
particular risk as tyre sealant is unable to pro-
vide sufficient breakdown assistance:
there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
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greater than 4 mm.
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.
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
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 carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
page 332) a
Y
page 309), even
Y
Do not remove any foreign objects which
X
have penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or
nails.
Remove the tyre sealant bottle, the accom-
X
panying "max. 80 km/h" sticker and the
tyre inflation compressor from the stowage
well underneath the luggage compartment
floor ( page 333).
Y
Affix part : of the sticker within the driv-
X
er's field of vision.
Affix part ; of the sticker near the valve
X
on the wheel with the defective tyre.
G
WARNING
TIREFIT must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing.
If TIREFIT comes into contact with your
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eyes or skin, immediately rinse thoroughly
with clean water.
Change out of clothing which has come into
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contact with TIREFIT immediately.
If an allergic reaction occurs, consult a doc-
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tor immediately.
Keep TIREFIT away from children.
If TIREFIT is swallowed, immediately rinse
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your mouth out thoroughly and drink plenty
of water.
Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor
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immediately.
Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes.
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If TIREFIT leaks out, allow it to dry. It can
then be removed like a layer of film.

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