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Breakdown assistance, Flat tire – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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The maximum permissible distance which

can be driven in run-flat mode is counted from

the moment the tire pressure loss warning

appears in the multifunction display.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of

50 mph (80 km/h).

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When replacing one or all tires, make sure

that you use only tires:

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of the size specified for the vehicle and

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marked "MOExtended"

If a tire has gone flat and cannot be

replaced with a MOExtended tire, a

standard tire may be used as a temporary

measure. Make sure that you use the

proper size and type (summer or winter

tire).

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Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires

are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the

factory. It is therefore recommended that

you additionally equip your vehicle with a

TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not

feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires.

A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a

qualified specialist workshop.

Important safety notes

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WARNING

When driving in emergency mode, the driving

characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when

cornering, accelerating quickly and when

braking. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.

Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers,

and driving over obstacles (curbs, potholes,

off-road). This applies in particular to a laden

vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:

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you hear banging noises.

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the vehicle starts to shake.

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you see smoke and smell rubber.

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ESP

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is intervening constantly.

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there are tears in the sidewalls of the tire.

After driving in emergency mode, have the

wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist

workshop with regard to their further use. The

defective tire must be replaced in every case.

TIREFIT kit

Important safety notes

TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up

to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire

tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside

temperatures down to Т4 ‡ (Т20 †).

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WARNING

In the following situations, the tire sealant is

unable to provide sufficient breakdown

assistance, as it is unable to seal the tire

properly:

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there are cuts or punctures in the tire larger

than those mentioned above.

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the wheel rim is damaged.

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you have driven at very low tire pressures

or on a flat tire.

There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified

specialist workshop.

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WARNING

The tire sealant is harmful and causes

irritation. It must not come into contact with

your skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed.

Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant

away from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,

observe the following:

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Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin

immediately with water.

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If the tire sealant comes into contact with

your eyes, immediately rinse them

thoroughly with clean water.

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If tire sealant is swallowed, immediately

rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink

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Flat tire

Breakdown

assistance