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Technical data Your vehicle is equipped with a tyre repair kit: the Tyre Mobility
System (TMS).
In the event of a puncture you will find the TMS, which consists of a
sealing compound and an electric compressor, located under the
floor panel in the luggage compartment.
The TMS will reliably seal tyres damaged by foreign bodies,
provided that the cuts or punctures are no larger than approx. 4 mm
in diameter.
It is not necessary to remove the foreign body from the tyre.
The sealing compound must not be used:
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on cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm ⇒page 178, fig. 124
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if the wheel rim has been damaged
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if you have been driving with very low pressure or a completely
flat tyre .
How to use the TMS is described in the section Repairing a tyre
⇒page 180.
The TMS can be used at outside temperatures down to – 20 °C.
WARNING
After repairing a tyre please note the following points:•
Do not drive faster than 80 km/h.
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Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering.
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Vehicle handling could be impaired.
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Tyres which have been sealed using the TMS are only suitable
for temporary use. Damaged tyres must be renewed. Therefore,
please drive carefully to the next available qualified workshop.
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The TMS must NOT be used,
−on cuts and punctures larger than 4 mm
−if the wheel rim has been damaged
−if you have been driving with very low pressure or a
completely flat tyre
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Seek professional assistance if the repair of a tyre puncture is
not possible with the sealing compound.
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Do not allow the sealant to come into contact with your eyes,
skin or clothing.
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If you do come into contact with the sealant immediately rinse
the eyes or skin affected with clean water.
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Change clothing immediately if it becomes soiled with the tyre
sealant.
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Make sure you do not breathe in the fumes!
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If any of the tyre sealant is accidentally ingested, immediately
rinse the mouth thoroughly and drink lots of water.
−Do not induce vomiting. Immediately contact a doctor!
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If any allergic reactions should occur get medical help immedi-
ately.
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Keep the sealant away from children.For the sake of the environment
Used sealing compound cans should be disposed of at a proper
facility.
Note
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If sealant should leak out, leave it to dry. When it has dried, you
can pull it off like a piece of foil.
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Observe the expiry date stated on the sealing compound can.
Have the sealing compound exchanged by a qualified workshop.
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The car can be damaged if the jack is not applied at the correct
jacking points. There is also a risk of injury since the jack can slip
off suddenly if it is not properly engaged.Caution
A trolley jack or lifting platform must not be applied at the points
shown ⇒page 183, fig. 128 -arrows-.Taking off / putting on the wheel
Step-by-step instructions for taking off and putting on the
wheel.Change the wheel as described below after loosening the
wheel bolts and raising the vehicle with the jack.
Taking off the wheel
–Using the hexagonal opening in the screwdriver handle
(provided in the vehicle's tool kit), unscrew the wheel bolt
nearest to the top and place the bolt on a clean surface.–Screw in the mounting pin (provided in the vehicle's tool
kit) by hand in place of the wheel bolt ⇒fig. 130.
– Then unscrew the other wheel bolts as described above.
– Take off the wheel ⇒. The mounting pin stays where
it is.
Putting on the wheel
– Put on the spare wheel, using the mounting pin to guide
it into place ⇒.
– Screw in the wheel bolts and tighten them lightly using
the hexagonal opening in the screwdriver handle.
– Then unscrew the mounting pin and tighten the
remaining wheel bolt lightly.
The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily. Before putting on
the wheel, inspect the condition of the wheel and hub mounting
surfaces. These surfaces must be clean before mounting the wheel.
The hexagonal opening in the screwdriver handle makes it easier to
turn the wheel bolts when they are loose. The reversible screwdriver
blade should be removed when the tool is used for this purpose.
Note the direction of rotation when putting on a tyre with direc-
tional tread pattern ⇒page 182.
Caution
When removing/fitting the wheel the rim may hit and damage the
brake disc. For this reason, please take care and get a second person
to assist you.
Note
Do not use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen
or tighten the wheel bolts.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 130 Changing a
wheel: Mounting pin in
wheel bolt hole nearest
to the top
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