To reduce the tyre pressure: press yellow
pressure release button
E
next to pres-
sure gauge
F
.
X
Drive to the nearest workshop and have the
tyre changed there.
X
Have the TIREFIT kit replaced as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
G
Risk of accident
Do not exceed the maximum speed of
80 km/h.
The "max. 80 km/h" label must be affixed in
the driver's field of vision.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may be
affected.
H
Environmental note
Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of profes-
sionally, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
X
Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every four
years at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Changing a wheel/fitting the emer-
gency spare wheel*
G
Risk of accident
The wheel dimensions and tyre size of the
emergency spare wheel* may differ from
those of the standard wheels.
The handling characteristics of your vehicle
will change if you fit an emergency spare
wheel*. Adapt your style of driving accord-
ingly.
You may only use the emergency spare
wheel* for a short while. Do not exceed the
maximum speed of 80 km/h and do not deac-
tivate ESP
®
.
Never drive the vehicle with more than one
emergency spare wheel* fitted.
G
Risk of accident
Have the emergency spare wheel* replaced
as soon as possible at 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 purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Preparing the vehicle
X
Prepare the vehicle as described
(
Y
page 222).
X
If a trailer is coupled, uncouple it.
X
Place the wheels in the straight-ahead posi-
tion.
X
Take the following from the stowage well
beneath the luggage compartment floor:
R
the collapsible emergency spare wheel*
R
the wheel bolts of the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel*
R
the vehicle tool kit
R
the jack
X
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
On level ground: place chocks or similar
items under the front and rear of the wheel
that is diagonally opposite the wheel you
wish to change.
Securing a vehicle on level ground (example illus-
tration)
Flat tyre
227
Prac
tic
al
advi
ce
* optional
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