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Safety information
Warning
The vehicle handles differently when a
runflat tire has insufficient or no tire pres-
sure; for instance, reduced directional sta-
bility when braking, braking distances are
longer and the self-steering properties will
change. There is a risk of accident. Drive
moderately and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
Identification
Runflat tires are labeled with a circular icon
containing the letters RSC marked on the
tire sidewall.
Repairing a flat tire
Safety precautions
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Park the vehicle as far away as possible
from passing traffic and on solid ground.
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Turn on the hazard warning system.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away
by setting the parking brake.
–
Turn the steering wheel until the front
wheels are in the straight-ahead posi-
tion and engage the steering wheel lock.
–
Have all vehicle occupants get out of the
vehicle and ensure that they remain out-
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Wheels and tires
side the hazardous area in a safe place,
such as behind a guardrail.
–
If necessary, set up a warning triangle
at an appropriate distance.
Tire repair set
Principle
With the tire repair set, minor tire damage
can be sealed temporarily to enable contin-
ued driving.
General information
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The filled in tire sealant closes the dam-
age from the inside when it hardens.
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Follow the instructions on using the tire
repair set found on the compressor and
sealant bottle.
–
The use of a tire repair set can be in-
effective if the tire puncture measures
above approx. 0.16 in/4 mm.
–
Do not remove foreign objects that have
penetrated the tire. Remove foreign ob-
jects only when they are visibly protrud-
ing from the tire.
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The compressor can be used to check
the tire inflation pressure.
Overview
Storage
Depending on the equipment, storage for
the tire repair set is provided as follows:
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In the cargo area under the cargo floor
panel.
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In the cargo area on the left or right
side.
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In the cargo area behind a side trim
panel.
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