Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 238)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible to obtain a
new TIREFIT kit.
̈ Bring used TIREFIT materials to an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
proper disposal.
̈ Replace your TIREFIT container every
four years. Replacement containers are
available at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Mounting the spare wheel
More information on spare wheels with
collapsible tires can be found in the “Tech-
nical data” section (
୴ page 265).
Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described under
“Preparing the vehicle” on page
(
୴ page 229).
̈ Turn pump holder counterclockwise to
loosen (
୴ page 207).
̈ Take the spare wheel out of wheel well.
Lifting the vehicle
̈ Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
(not included) or other sizable objects.
When changing wheel on a level surface:
̈ Place one chock in front of and one be-
hind the wheel that is diagonally oppo-
site to the wheel being changed.
When changing wheel on a hill:
̈ Place chocks on the downhill side
blocking both wheels of the other axle.
̈ Take the vehicle tool kit and the jack
out of the trunk.
Warning!
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Do not exceed 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 instru-
ment cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics may
change. Adapt your driving accordingly.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted, en-
sure proper tire pressure and do not exceed
vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
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