Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicles with tire pressure monitoring sys‐
tem: MOExtended tires may only be used in con‐
junction with an activated tire pressure monitor‐
ing system.
If a pressure loss warning message appears in
the multifunction display:
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Check the tire for damage.
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If driving on, observe the following notes
& WARNING Risk of accident when driving
in limp-home mode
When driving in limp-home mode, the han‐
dling characteristics are impaired. e.g. when
cornering, when accelerating strongly and
when braking.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissi‐
ble speed.
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Avoid any abrupt steering and driving
maneuvers as well as driving over
obstacles (curbs, pot holes, cross-coun‐
try). This applies, in particular, to a loa‐
ded vehicle.
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Stop driving in limp-home mode if you
notice:
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banging noise
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vehicle vibration
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smoke which smells like rubber
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continuous ESP
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intervention
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cracks in tire side walls
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After driving in limp-home mode, have
the rims checked by a qualified special‐
ist workshop with regard to their further
use.
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The defective tire must be replaced in
every case.
Driving distance possible in limp-home mode
after the pressure loss warning
Load condition Driving distance pos‐
sible in limp-home
mode
Partially laden 50 miles (80 km)
Fully laden 19 miles (30 km)
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The driving distance possible in limp-home
mode may vary depending on the driving
style.
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Maximum permissible speed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
If a tire has gone flat and cannot be replaced
with an MOExtended tire, a standard tire may be
used as a temporary measure.
Using the TIREFIT kit
Have the following readily available:
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Tire sealant filler bottle
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Enclosed TIREFIT sticker
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Tire inflation compressor
You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal punctu‐
res of up to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in
the tire contact surface. You can use TIREFIT in
outside temperatures down to -4 °F (-20 °C).
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