Flat tire, Tirefit*:instructions for use, Preparing the vehicle sealing tires with tirefit – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual

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Practical hints

Flat tire

The SLK 55 AMG with Performance
Package* is equipped with a TIREFIT kit.

Preparing the vehicle

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Park the vehicle as far as possible from
moving traffic on a hard surface.

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Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

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Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead po-
sition.

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Set the parking brake (

page 52).

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Move the gear selector lever* to P
(manual transmission to first or reverse
gear).

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Turn off the engine (

page 61).

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Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

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Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.

Sealing tires with TIREFIT

Small tire punctures, particularly those in
the tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT.
TIREFIT can be used in ambient tempera-
tures down to -4°F (-20°C).

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Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.

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SLK 55 AMG with Performance
Package* only.

Warning!

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Keep TIREFIT away from sparks, open flame

or heat source.

Do not smoke.

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