Breakdown assistance
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Removing the fire extinguisher
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
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Do not drive with a flat tyre.
Change the flat tyre immediately with an
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.
Alternatively, consult a qualified special-
ist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to an
incorrectly secured fire extinguisher in the
driver's footwell
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A fire extinguisher may impede pedal travel or
block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
The fire extinguisher can be flung around and
injure the driver or other vehicle occupants.
Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
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Observe the information and warning
notes on MOExtended tyres (run-flat
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Leꢀ-hand drive vehicle: pull tab 1 upwards.
Right-hand drive vehicle: pull tab 1 down-
wards.
tyres).
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Always store and secure the fire extin-
guisher in the bracket.
In the event of a flat tyre, the following options are
available depending on your vehicle's equipment:
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Remove fire extinguisher 2.
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Do not remove the fire extinguisher while
driving.
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Vehicles with MOExtended tyres: it is possible
to continue the journey for a short period of
time. Make sure you observe the notes on
MOExtended tyres (run-flat tyres)
(/ page 630).
Flat tyre
Notes on flat tyres
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WARNING Risk of accident due to a flat
tyre
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Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can seal the
tyre so that it is possible to continue the jour-
ney for a short period of time. To do this, use
the TIREFIT kit (/ page 631).
A flat tyre severely affects the driving charac-
teristics as well as the steering and braking of
the vehicle.
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