Wheel Chock - Mercedes-Benz Coupe Operator's Manual

Flat tire
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The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily seen
by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a TIREFIT
repaired tire may change. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
Stop after driving for approximately ten
X
minutes and check the tire pressure with
the tire inflation compressor.
i
On tires that are equipped with a tire
pressure sensor (tire pressure monitor),
the use of sealant can lead to malfunction
messages and incorrect displays.
Therefore, use pressure gauge B in the
TIREFIT kit to check and correct the tire
pressure.
G
WARNING
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
130 kPa (1.3 bar/26 psi) do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside
Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least
X
130 kPa (1.3 bar/20 psi) (for the values,
see the Tire and Loading Information
placard on the driver's side B-pillar or tire
pressure table on the fuel filler flap).
To increase the tire pressure: switch on
the tire inflation compressor.
To reduce the tire pressure: open release
screw C.
! The manufacturer does not guarantee
that all tire damage can be repaired using
the TIREFIT kit, particularly in the case of
cuts and punctures with a diameter of more
than four millimeters or on the sidewall. The
manufacturer is not responsible for
damage caused by inappropriate use of the
TIREFIT kit.
Drive to the nearest workshop and have the
X
tire changed there.
Have the tire sealant bottle replaced as
X
soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
H
Environmental note
Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every four
X
years at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Changing a wheel and mounting the
spare wheel
Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
X
( page 229).
Y
Bring the wheels into the straight-ahead
X
position.
Take the following objects from the left-
X
hand stowage compartment and the left-
hand stowage space in the trunk:
lug wrench
R
folding wheel chock
R
jack
R
alignment bolt
R
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
X
away.
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away
G
WARNING
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on
slight inclines/declines. The vehicle could
otherwise fall off the jack and injure you or
others.