Using - Mercedes-Benz Vito Operating Instructions Manual

Preparing the vehicle
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Stop the vehicle as far away as possi-
ble from traffic and on a level, firm and
non-slip surface.
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Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
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Engage the steering wheel lock in the
straight-ahead position.
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Depress the parking brake firmly.
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Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage 1st gear or reverse gear.
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Vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion: move the selector lever to
position P.
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If your vehicle is equipped with pneu-
matic suspension and electronic level
control (ENR), set the passive mode
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( page 198).
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Any passengers should leave the ve-
hicle,
ensuring that they are not endangered
as they do so.
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Place the warning triangle or hazard
warning lights at a suitable distance.
Observe legal requirements.
Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, particularly those in the tyre
tread. The TIREFIT kit can be used at out-
side temperatures down to –20 °C.
The TIREFIT kit contains the following:
I a TIREFIT sealant bottle
I a filler hose
I a valve core extractor
I a valve core
I an electric air pump
I a sticker reading "max. 80 km/h".
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Risk of fire
Smoking, fire and naked flames are pro-
hibited when handling tyre sealant. Avoid
creating sparks. The tyre sealant could oth-
erwise ignite and cause a fire.
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Risk of accident
In the following situations, your safety is at
particular risk and TIREFIT is unable to pro-
vide breakdown assistance:
Nur fuer internen Gebrauch
Practical advice
Tyres and wheels
I if there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
greater than 4 mm
I if the wheel rim is damaged
if you have driven at very low tyre pres-
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sures or on a flat tyre
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary 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 car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Prepare the vehicle ( page 317).
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Do not remove any foreign objects
which have penetrated the tyre, e.
g. screws or nails.
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Affix the "max. 80 km/h" sticker so
that it can be easily seen by the driver.
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Risk of injury
TIREFIT must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing.
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