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

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X

To increase the tire pressure: switch on

the tire inflation compressor.

E

Pressure release button

F

Pressure gauge

X

To reduce the tire pressure: press

pressure release button E on the filler

hose.

X

Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire

inflation compressor.

X

Drive to the nearest workshop and have the

tire changed there.

X

Have the tire sealant bottle replaced as

soon as possible at a qualified specialist

workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-

Benz Center.

H

Environmental note

Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of

professionally, e.g. at an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

X

Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every

four years at a qualified specialist

workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-

Benz Center.

Changing a wheel and mounting the

spare wheel

Preparing the vehicle

G

WARNING

The wheel and tire size of the emergency

spare wheel/spare wheel may differ to that of

the damaged wheel. When using an

emergency spare wheel/spare wheel the

handling characteristics of the vehicle may

change.
Adapt your style of driving accordingly.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one

emergency spare wheel/spare wheel that

differs in size.
Only use an emergency spare wheel/spare

wheel of a differing size briefly and do not
switch off ESP

®

.

When using an emergency spare wheel, you

must not exceed the maximum speed of

50 mph (80 km/h).

G

WARNING

Have the emergency spare wheel/spare

wheel replaced with a new wheel as soon as

possible at a qualified specialist workshop

which has the necessary specialist knowledge

and tools to carry out the work required.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this

purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety

or on safety-related systems must be carried

out at a qualified specialist workshop.

i

Vehicles without a spare wheel/

emergency spare wheel are not equipped

with a tire-change tool kit at the factory. For

more information on which tools are

required to perform a wheel change on your

vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, lug wrench or

alignment bolt, consult an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

Flat tire

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Breakdown

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