Mercedes-Benz E-class, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING Risk of accident when using
tire sealant
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis‐
tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly:
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There are cuts or punctures in the tire
larger than those previously mentioned.
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The wheel rim is damaged.
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You have driven at very low tire pressures
or on a flat tire.
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Do not drive any further.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning
from tire sealant
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita‐
tion. Do not allow it to come into contact
with the skin, eyes or clothing, and do not
swallow it. Do not inhale tire sealant fumes.
Keep the tire sealant away from children.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
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Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately using water.
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If tire sealant gets into your eyes, thor‐
oughly rinse out the eyes using clean
water.
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If tire sealant has been swallowed,
immediately rinse out the mouth thor‐
oughly and drink plenty of water. Do not
induce vomiting and seek medical
attention immediately.
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Change out of any clothes contamina‐
ted with tire sealant immediately.
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If allergic reactions occur, seek medical
attention immediately.
* NOTE Overheating due to the tire infla‐
tion compressor running too long
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Do not run the tire inflation compressor
for longer than ten minutes without
interruption.
Comply with the manufacturer's safety notes on
the sticker on the tire inflation compressor.
Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every four
years at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire.
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Affix part 1 of the TIREFIT sticker to the
instrument cluster within the driver's field of
vision.
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Affix part 2 of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire.
296 Breakdown assistance