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Breakdown assistance, Flat tire – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual

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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 is available, for example, from

a qualified specialist workshop.

TIREFIT kit

Using the TIREFIT kit

TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
TIREFIT can be used to seal small punctures

of up to 0.16 inches (4 mm), particularly on

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 any further. 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

plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,

and seek medical attention immediately.

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Immediately change out of clothing which

has come into contact with tire sealant.

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If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical

attention immediately.

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Do not operate the tire inflation

compressor for longer than eight minutes

at a time without a break. It may otherwise

overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be

operated again once it has cooled down.

TIREFIT sticker, 2-part

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Do not remove any foreign objects which

have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or

nails.

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Remove the tire sealant bottle, the

accompanying TIREFIT sticker and the tire

inflation compressor from the stowage well

underneath the trunk floor (

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page 291).

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Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker within

the driver's field of vision.

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Affix part ; of the TIREFIT sticker near the

valve on the wheel with the defective tire.

Flat tire

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