Flat Tire - Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual

Flat tire

Notes on flat tires
& WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat
tire
A flat tire severely affects the driving charac-
teristics as well as the steering and braking of
the vehicle.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
Do not drive with a flat tire.
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Change the flat tire immediately with an
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emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.
Alternatively, consult a qualified special-
ist 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 equipment:
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can seal the
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tire so that it is possible to continue the jour-
ney for a short period of time. To do this, use
the TIREFIT kit ( page 333).
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Vehicles with Mercedes me connect: you can
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make a call for breakdown assistance via the
overhead control panel in the case of a break-
down ( page 297).
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All vehicles: change the wheel (
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The emergency spare wheel is only available
in certain countries.
Storage location of the TIREFIT kit (not plug-in
hybrid)
The TIREFIT kit is located under the cargo floor.
1 Tire sealant bottle
page 375).
2 Tire inflation compressor
Depending on the vehicle version, the TIREFIT kit
may be located in another position under the
cargo floor.
Using the TIREFIT kit
Requirements
Tire sealant bottle and tire inflator compressor
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are ready for use (
TIREFIT sticker is present.
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Gloves are present.
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Breakdown assistance 333
page 333).
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