Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018, Operator'S Manual

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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, you can use a stand‐
ard tire as a temporary measure.
TIREFIT kit storage location
The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk floor.
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐
nize dangers.
1 Tire sealant bottle
2 Tire inflation compressor
Using the TIREFIT kit
Requirements
Have the following tools readily available:
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Tire sealant bottle
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TIREFIT sticker provided
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Tire inflation compressor
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Disposable gloves
You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perfora‐
tion damage 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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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 a very low tire pres‐
sure or on a flat tire.
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Do not continue driving.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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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
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