X
Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X
Engage the electric parking brake manually
(
Y
page 220).
X
Move the DIRECT SELECT selector lever to
P.
X
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they get out of the vehicle.
X
Make sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Get out of the vehicle.
X
Close the driver’s door.
X
Place the warning triangle (
Y
page 340) at
a suitable distance. Observe legal require-
ments.
Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, particularly those in the tyre tread.
You can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures
down to -20 †.
G
Risk of accident
In the following situations, your safety is at
particular risk and tyre sealant is unable to
provide breakdown assistance if:
R
there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
greater than 4 mm
R
the wheel rim is damaged
R
you have driven at very low tyre pressures
or on a flat tyre
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or
on safety-related systems must be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tyre, e.g. screws or
nails.
X
Remove the TIREFIT kit, the accompanying
"max. 80 km/h" sticker and the electric air
pump from the stowage well underneath
the boot floor (
Y
page 341).
X
Affix part
:
of the sticker within the driv-
er's field of vision.
X
Affix part
;
of the sticker near the valve
on the wheel with the defective tyre.
G
Risk of injury
TIREFIT must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing.
R
If TIREFIT comes into contact with your
eyes or skin, immediately rinse thoroughly
with clean water.
R
Change out of clothing which has come into
contact with TIREFIT immediately.
R
If an allergic reaction occurs, consult a doc-
tor immediately.
Keep TIREFIT away from children.
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