X
Place wheel chocks or other suitable items
in front of the wheels of the front and rear
axle.
Removing the vehicle tool tray
The towing eye and the TIREFIT kit are loca-
ted in the vehicle tool tray under the glove
box.
X
Remove bolts in the front-passenger foot-
well.
X
Remove the vehicle tool tray.
Sealing tires using the TIREFIT kit
Useful information
The tire sealant is pumped into the tire.
TIREFIT is a tire sealant. TIREFIT is used to
seal punctures of up to 0.16 in (4 mm), par-
ticularly those in the tire tread, at outside
temperatures of up to
Ò
4
‡
(
Ò
20
†
).
Please note
G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant
is unable to provide sufficient breakdown
assistance, as it is unable to seal the tire
properly:
R
there are cuts or punctures in the tire
larger than those mentioned above.
R
the wheel rim is damaged.
R
you have driven at very low tire pres-
sures or on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
G
WARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irri-
tation. It must not come into contact with
your skin, eyes or clothing or be swal-
lowed. 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 seal-
ant, observe the following:
R
Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
R
If the tire sealant comes into contact
with your eyes, immediately rinse them
thoroughly with clean water.
R
If tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and
drink plenty of water. Do not induce
vomiting, and seek medical attention
immediately.
R
Immediately change out of clothing
which has come into contact with tire
sealant.
R
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek med-
ical attention immediately.
G
WARNING
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is
not suitable for higher speeds. There is a
risk of accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving
style accordingly and drive carefully. Do
not exceed the specified maximum speed
with a tire that has been repaired using
tire sealant.
The maximum permissible speed for a tire
sealed with tire sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h).
!
After use, excess tire sealant may run out
of the filler hose. This could cause stains.
Therefore, place the filler hose in the plas-
tic bag that contained the TIREFIT kit.
Sealing tires using the TIREFIT kit
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and
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