Flat Tire - Mercedes-Benz Black Series Operator's Manual

Remove the jack from the left-hand
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stowage space in the trunk to allow the
stowage compartment to be opened.
Turn fastener ; in the direction of the
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arrow.
Open stowage compartment :.
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Remove the TIREFIT kit, wheel chock,
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alignment bolt and gloves.

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Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with a TIREFIT kit.
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
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level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
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Apply the electric parking brake manually
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( page 126).
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Bring the front wheels into the straight-
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ahead position.
Shift the transmission to P with the button
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in the center console.
Switch off the engine.
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Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
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lock.
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
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Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
Make sure that no one is near the danger
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area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
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traffic conditions when doing so.
Close the driver's door.
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TIREFIT kit
Using the TIREFIT kit
TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up
to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire
tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside
temperatures down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †).
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WARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown
assistance, as it is unable to seal the tire
properly:
there are cuts or punctures in the tire larger
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than those mentioned above.
the wheel rim is damaged.
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you have driven at very low tire pressures
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or on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
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WARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes
irritation. It must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.
Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant
away from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
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immediately with water.
If the tire sealant comes into contact with
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your eyes, immediately rinse them
thoroughly with clean water.
If tire 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 tire sealant.
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
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attention immediately.
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