Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Remove the fire extinguisher from the stow‐
age compartment.
Flat tyre
Notes on flat tyres
&
WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat
tyre
A flat tyre severely affects the driving charac‐
teristics as well as the steering and braking
of the vehicle.
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
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Do not drive on with a flat tyre.
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Change the flat tyre immediately with
the emergency spare wheel or spare
wheel. Alternatively, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
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Observe the information and warning
notes on MOExtended tyres (run-flat
tyres).
In the event of a flat tyre, the following options
are available depending on your vehicle's equip‐
ment:
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Vehicles with MOExtended tyres: it is pos‐
sible to continue the journey for a short
period of time. Make sure you observe the
notes on MOExtended tyres (run-flat tyres)
(
→
page 370).
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Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can repair
the tyre so that it is possible to continue the
journey for a short period of time. To do this,
use the TIREFIT kit (
→
page 372).
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Vehicles with Mercedes me connect: you
can make a call for breakdown assistance via
the overhead control panel in the case of a
breakdown (
→
page 310).
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All vehicles: change the wheel
(
→
page 402).
Notes on MOExtended tyres (run-flat tyres)
& WARNING Risk of accident when driving
in limp-home mode
When driving in emergency 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 specified maximum
speed.
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Avoid any abrupt steering and driving
manoeuvres as well as driving over
obstacles (kerbs, pot holes, off-road).
This applies, in particular, to a loaded
vehicle.
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Stop driving in the emergency 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
®
intervention
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cracks in tyre side walls
370 Breakdown assistance