Operation Manual

damaged for TIREFIT to provide a reliable tire
repair.
In this case, TIREFIT cannot properly seal the
tire.
Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or
call Roadside Assistance.
After attaining a tire inflation pressure of
at least 26 psi (1.8 bar):
X
Press 0 on electric air pump switch =.
The electric air pump is switched off.
X
Detach the TIREFIT kit from the tire valve.
G
Warning!
The air hose may still be hot. Exercise proper
caution to avoid burning yourself when
detaching the electric air pump.
!
Remaining TIREFIT sealant could escape
from the filler hose after it has been
detached from the tire valve. TIREFIT
sealant may cause stains.
Therefore, cover the filler hose, e.g. by
inserting it into the plastic bag the TIREFIT
kit was packed in.
X
Drive off immediately.
G
Warning!
Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not designed to
operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily seen
by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a TIREFIT
repaired tire may change. Adapt your driving
accordingly.
Version 2
X
After driving the vehicle for an initial
10 minutes, check the tire inflation
pressure using pressure gauge G on the
air pump.
G
Warning!
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
20 psi (1.3 bar) do not continue to drive the
vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside
Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
If the tire inflation pressure is at least 20 psi
(1.3 bar), inflate or deflate the tire to the
correct tire inflation pressure (see Tire and
Loading Information placard on the driver’s
door B-pillar):
X
To increase tire inflation pressure:
Switch on the electric air pump.
X
To decrease tire inflation pressure:
Version 1: Open vent screw F on
pressure gauge G (Y page 322).
Version 2: Press deflate button F located
at the end of the filler hose.
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 230.
X
Drive to the nearest qualified workshop,
e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center,
to have the damaged tire replaced.
X
Recommended duration of use: A
maximum of 300 miles (500 km) at 50 mph
Flat tire
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