Breakdown assistance, Flat tire – Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class User Manual

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X

Press on/off switch ? on the tire inflation
compressor to

ON.

The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated.

i

First, tire sealant is pumped into the tire.

The pressure can briefly rise to
approximately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch off the tire inflation

compressor during this phase.

X

Let the tire inflation compressor run for a
maximum of ten minutes. The tire should
then have attained a pressure of at least
200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi).

!

Do not operate the tire inflation

compressor for longer than ten minutes at
a time without a break. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be
operated again once it has cooled down.

If a pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has
been attained after a maximum of after ten
minutes, see (

Y

page 284).

If a pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has
not been attained after a maximum of ten
minutes, see (

Y

page 284).

i

If tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It

can then be removed like a layer of film.
If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant,
have them cleaned with perchloroethylene
at a dry cleaner as soon as possible.

Tire pressure not reached

If a pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has
not been achieved after ten minutes:

X

Switch off the tire inflation compressor.

X

Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.

X

Very slowly drive forwards or reverse
approximately 30 ft (10 m).

X

Pump up the tire again.
After a maximum of ten minutes, the tire
pressure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi).

G

WARNING

If the required tire pressure is not reached
after the specified time, the tire is too badly
damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the
tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a tire
pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving
characteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.

Tire pressure reached

G

WARNING

A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is not
suitable for higher speeds. There is a risk of
accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
accordingly and drive carefully. Do not exceed
the specified maximum speed with a tire that
has been repaired using tire sealant.

!

After use, excess tire sealant may run out

of the filler hose. This could cause stains.
Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag that contained the TIREFIT kit.

H

Environmental note

Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at a qualified specialist
workshop.

If a tire pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi)
has been achieved after ten minutes:

X

Switch off the tire inflation compressor.

X

Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.

X

Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire
inflation compressor.

X

Pull away immediately.

The maximum speed for a tire sealed with tire
sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h). The upper part
of the TIREFIT sticker must be affixed to the
instrument cluster in the driver's field of
vision.

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Flat tire

Breakdown assistance

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