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Setting up the warning triangle

First-aaiidd kit (soꢁ-sided) overview

Flat tire

Notes on ꢀat tires

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WARNING Risk of accident due to a ꢀat

tire

A ꢀat tire severely aꢃects the driving charac-

teristics as well as the steering and braking of

the vehicle.

Tires without run-ꢀat characteristics:

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Do not drive with a ꢀat tire.

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Fold side reꢀectors 1 upwards to form a tri-

Change the ꢀat tire immediately with an

First-aid kit (soꢁ sided) 1 is on the leꢁ or right in

emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.

Alternatively, consult a qualiꢂed special-

ist workshop.

angle and attach at the top using upper press-

the trunk, depending on the vehicle version.

stud 2.

In vehicles with a Burmester^®surround sound

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Fold legs 3 down and out to the side.

system, the ꢂrst-aid kit (soꢁ sided) is located

in the trunk when the vehicle is delivered.

Tires with run-ꢀat characteristics:

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Observe the information and warning

notes on MOExtended tires (run-ꢀat

tires).

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In the event of a ꢀat tire, the following options are Notes on MOExtended tires (run-ꢀat tires)

available depending on your vehicle's equipment:

workshop with regard to their further

use.

The defective tire must be replaced in

every case.

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WARNING Risk of accident when driving in

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Vehicles withh MOExtended tires: it is possible

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limp-home mode

When driving in emergency mode the handling

characteristics are impaired.

to continue the journey for a short period of

time. Make sure you observe the notes on

MOExtended tires (run-ꢀat tires)

(/ page 291).

With MOExtended tires (run-ꢀat tires), you can

continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a

total loss of pressure in one or more tires. How-

ever, the tire aꢃected must not show any clearly

visible damage.

You can recognize MOExtended tires by the

MOExtended marking which appears on the side

wall of the tire.

Vehicles with tire pressure loss warning system:

MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-

tion with an activated tire pressure loss warning

system.

Vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system:

MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-

tion with an activated tire pressure monitoring

system.

If a pressure loss warning message appears in the

driver's display, proceed as follows:

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Do not exceed the speciꢂed maximum

speed of the MOExtended tires.

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Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can repair the

tire so that it is possible to continue the jour-

ney for a short period of time. To do this, use

the TIREFIT kit (/ page 292).

VVehicles with Mercedes me connect: you can

make a call for breakdown assistance via the

overhead control panel in the case of a break-

down (/ page 256).

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Avoid any abrupt steering and driving

maneuvers as well as driving over obsta-

cles (curbs, pot holes, oꢃ-road). This

applies, in particular, to a loaded vehicle.

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Stop driving in the emergency mode if

you notice:

Banging noise

Vehicle vibration

Smoke which smells like rubber

Continuous ESP^®intervention

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All vehicles: change the wheel (/ page 332).

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The emergency spare wheel is only available

in certain countries.

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Cracks in the tire side walls

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Aꢁer driving in emergency mode, have

the rims checked by a qualiꢂed specialist

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Check the tire for damage.

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If driving on, observe the following notes.

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).

Driving distance possible in emergency mode

aꢁer the pressure loss warning:

Load condition

Driving distance possi-

ble in emergency mode

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WARNING Risk of accident when using

tire sealant

Partially laden

Fully laden

50 miles (80 km)

19 miles (30 km)

The tire sealant may be unable to seal the tire

properly, especially in the following cases:

The driving distance possible in emergency mode

may vary depending on the driving style. Observe

the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h).

If a tire has gone ꢀat and cannot be replaced with

an MOExtended tire, you can use a standard tire

as a temporary measure.

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Tire sealant bottle

Tire inꢀation compressor

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There are large cuts or punctures in the

tire (larger than damage previously men-

tioned)

Depending on the model, the TIREFIT kit may also

be located in other places under the trunk ꢀoor.

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The wheel rims have been damaged

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Aꢁer journeys with very low tire pressure

or with ꢀat tires

Using the TIREFIT kit

Requirements:

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Do not continue driving.

Consult a qualiꢂed specialist workshop.

TIREFIT kit storage location

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Tire sealant bottle and tire inꢀation compres-

sor (/ page 292)

TIREFIT sticker

The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk ꢀoor.

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Gloves

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Aꢄx part 1 of the TIREFIT sticker to the

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WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning

from tire sealant

NOTE Overheating due to the tire inꢀation

compressor running too long

instrument cluster within the driver's ꢂeld of

vision.

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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 swallow

it. Do not inhale tire sealant fumes. Keep the

tire sealant away from children.

Do not run the tire inꢀation compressor

for longer than ten minutes without inter-

ruption.

Aꢄx part 2 of the TIREFIT sticker near the

valve on the wheel with the faulty tire.

Comply with the manufacturer's safety notes on

the sticker on the tire inꢀation compressor.

Have the tire sealant bottle replaced in a qualiꢂed

specialist workshop every ꢂve years.

If you come into contact with the tire sealant,

observe the following:

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Rinse oꢃ the tire sealant from your skin

immediately using water.

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Do not remove any foreign objects which have

entered the tire.

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If tire sealant gets into your eyes, thor-

oughly rinse out the eyes using clean

water.

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If tire sealant has been swallowed, imme-

diately rinse out the mouth thoroughly

and drink plenty of water. Do not induce

vomiting and seek medical attention

immediately.

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Change out of any clothes contaminated

with tire sealant immediately.

If allergic reactions occur, seek medical

attention immediately.

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Pull plug 4 with the cable and hose 5 out

of the tire inꢀation compressor housing.

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Push the plug of hose 5 into ꢀange 6 of tire

sealant bottle 1 until the plug engages.

Place tire sealant bottle 1 head downwards

into recess 2 of the tire inꢀation compressor.

Switch on the tire inꢀation compressor using

On/Oꢃ switch 3.

Please note that tire sealant may leak out when

unscrewing the ꢂlling hose.

The tire is inꢀated. First, tire sealant is pum-

ped into the tire. The pressure may brieꢀy rise

to approximately 500 kPa (5.0 bar/73 psi).

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Drive forwards or in reverse very slowly for

approximately 33 ꢁ (10 m).

Pump up the tire again.

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Aꢁer a maximum of ten minutes the tire pres-

sure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/

29 psi).

Do not switch oꢃ the tire inꢀation compressor

during this phase!

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Let the tire inꢀation compressor run for a max-

imum of ten minutes.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to the

speciꢂed tire pressure not being achieved

The tire should then have attained a tire pres-

sure of at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi).

If the speciꢂed tire pressure is not achieved

aꢁer the speciꢂed time, the tire is too badly

damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the

tire in this instance.

The braking characteristics as well as the driv-

ing characteristics may be greatly impaired.

If tire sealant leaks out, make sure you clean the

aꢃected area as quickly as possible. It is prefera-

ble to use clean water.

If you get tire sealant on your clothing, have it

cleaned as soon as possible with perchloroethy-

lene.

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Remove the valve cap from valve 7 on the

faulty tire.

Screw ꢂlling hose 8 onto valve 7.

Insert plug 4 into a 12 V socket in your vehi-

cle.

Switch on the vehicle.

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Do not continue driving.

Consult a qualiꢂed specialist workshop.

If, aꢁer ten minutes, a tire pressure of 200 kPa

(2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been attained:

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If, aꢁer ten minutes, a tire pressure of 200 kPa

(2.0 bar/29 psi) has been attained:

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Switch oꢃ the tire inꢀation compressor.

Unscrew the ꢂlling hose from the valve of the

faulty tire.

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Switch oꢃ the tire inꢀation compressor.

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Unscrew the ꢂlling hose from the valve of the

faulty tire.

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Therefore, place the ꢂlling hose in the

plastic bag that contained the TIREFIT

kit.

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WARNING Risk of accident due to the

speciꢂed tire pressure not being attained

If the speciꢂed tire pressure is not reached,

the tire is too badly damaged. The tire sealant

cannot repair the tire in this instance.

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WARNING Risk of accident from driving

with sealed tires

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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental

pollution caused by environmentally irre-

sponsible disposal

A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant

impairs the handling characteristics and is not

suitable for higher speeds.

The braking and driving characteristics may be

greatly impaired.

Tire sealant contains pollutants.

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Do not continue driving.

Consult a qualiꢂed specialist workshop.

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Adapt your driving style accordingly and

drive carefully.

Do not exceed the maximum speed limit

with a tire that has been repaired using

tire sealant.

Have the tire sealant bottle disposed of

professionally, e.g. at an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

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In cases such as the one mentioned above, con-

tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or call

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or

1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

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Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire inꢀa-

tion compressor.

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Observe the maximum permissible speed for a

tire sealed with tire sealant 50 mph

(80 km/h).

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Pull away immediately.

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Correct the tire pressure if it is still at least

130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). See the Tire and

Loading Information placard on the B‑pillar on

the driver's side or the tire pressure table in

the fuel ꢂller ꢀap for values.

To increase the tire pressure: switch on the

tire inꢀation compressor.

Stop driving aꢁer approximately ten minutes

and check the tire pressure using the tire

inꢀation compressor.

The tire pressure must now be at least

130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).

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NOOTE Staining caused by leaking tire seal-

ant

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Aꢁer use, excess tire sealant may leak out

from the ꢂlling hose.

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Further information on ABS (/ page 172)

Further information on ESP^®(/ page 172)

Battery (vehicle)

Notes on the 12 V battery

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends

that you only use batteries which have been tes-

ted and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-

Benz.

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WARNING Risk of an accident due to work

carried out incorrectly on the battery

Work carried out incorrectly on the battery

can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This

can restrict functions relevant for safety sys-

tems and impair the operating safety of your

vehicle.

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

All vehhiicllees except vehicles with a lithium-ion bat-

tery

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To reduce the tire pressure: press pressure

release button 1 next to manometer 2.

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WARNING Risk of explosion due to elec-

trostatic charge

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When the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the

Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly

explosive gas mixture in the battery.

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When braking

ꢂlling hose from the valve of the sealed tire.

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In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers

and/or when the vehicle's speed is not

adapted to the road conditions

Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the

sealed tire.

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To discharge any electrostatic charge

that may have built up, touch the metal

vehicle body before handling the battery.

Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire inꢀa-

tion compressor.

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In the event of a short circuit or a similar

The ꢂlling hose stays on the tire sealant bottle.

The highly ꢀammable gas mixture is created while

the battery is charging and during starting assis-

tance.

incident, contact a qualiꢂed specialist

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workshop immediately.

Drive to the nearest qualiꢂed specialist work-

shop and have the tire, tire sealant bottle and

ꢂlling hose replaced there.

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Do not drive on.

Always have work on the battery carried

out at a qualiꢂed specialist workshop.

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