Do not switch off the tyre inflation com-
pressor during this phase.
X Let the tyre inflation compressor run for a
maximum of te nminutes. The tyre should
the nhave a pressure of at least
180 kPa (1.8 bar) (maximum
350 kPa (3.5 bar)).
Switch the tyre inflation compressor off
briefly to read the correct value from pres-
sure gauge 0013.
! Do not operate the tyre inflation com-
pressor for longer than ten minutes at a
time without a break .Itmay otherwise
overheat.
The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down.
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar) is not
reached after ten minutes:
X Switch off and disconnect the tyre inflation
compressor and drive the vehicle forwards
or backwards approximately 10 m.
This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly.
X Leave TIREFIT fille rbottle 0001attached to
the flange.
X Pump up the tyre again. G
Risk of accident
If the tyre pressure is less than 130 kPa
(1.3 bar), the tyre is too severely damaged. Do
not drive any further. Consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If the tyre pressure is at least
180 kPa (1.8 bar):
X
Press on/offs witch0002on the tyre inflation
compressor to 0.
The tyre inflatio ncompressor is switched
off.
X Remove connector 0014from the 12 V
socket.
X Remove filler hose 000Cfrom tyre valve 000E
and refit the dust protection cap. Screw the
valve cap onto the valve again.
Leave TIREFIT filler bottle 0001attached to
flange 000D.
X Stow the TIREFIT kit in a safe and accessi-
ble place in the vehicle.
X Pull away immediately.
! After use, excess TIREFIT may run out of
the filler hose. This could cause stains. G
Risk of accident
The vehicle's handling characteristics may be
affected if you drive with a tyre that is inflated
with TIREFIT. This could cause an accident.
Therefore, do not exceed amaximum speed
of 80 km/h.
Affix th e"max. 80 km/h" sticker within the
driver's field of vision.
X Stop after driving for approximately three
kilometres or ten minutes and check the
tyre pressure using the tyre inflation com-
pressor.
i On tyres that are equipped with a tyre
pressure sensor (tyre pressure monitor),
the use of sealant can leadt o error mes-
sages and incorrect displays. Therefore,
use pressure gauge 0013in the TIREFIT kit to
check and correct the tyre pressure. G
Risk of accident
If the tyre pressure is less than 130 kPa
(1.3 bar), the tyre is too severely damaged. Do
not drive any further. Consult a qualified spe-
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raised !
The engine must be switched off (key in
ignition lock in position 0or position 1) if
the vehicle is being towed with the front
axle raised or if the parking brake is being
tested on a dynamometer. Otherwise,
intervention by ESP ®
could damage the
brake system.
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tow bar G
Ris
kofa ccident
If the brake system is malfunctioning, you
must use a rigid tow bar to tow the vehicle.
Before towing away, mak esure that the steer-
ing can be moved and is not locked.
If there is a malfunctio ninthe power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system, you must
not tow the vehicle. G
Risk of accident
The following can occur if the vehicle is towed:
R the engine may not start.
R the on-board electronics may fail.
R the battery voltage may drop too much.
In these cases, the rear axle will be locked.
As a result, you might lose control of the vehi-
cle, cause an accident and injure yourself and
others.
! Use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button when towing the vehicle.
Start the engine and keep it running. Turn
the key to position 2in the ignition. Set the
transmission selector lever to N.Make sure
that you then leave the key in position 2.
Chec kthe transmission position in the
instrument cluster. When towing the vehicle, proceed as follows:
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock
(Y page 203).
X Start the engine and leave the key in the
ignition.
X Move the transmission selector lever to N.
X Check the transmission position in the
instrumentc luster display (Y page 227).
X Leave the engine running during the entire
towing procedure.
Also observe the following notes:
R When towing, observe the legal require-
ments in all countries concerned.
R If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
ing it (Y page 338). Tow-starting the vehicle
is not permitted.
R If it is not possible to jump-star tthe vehicle,
have it transported to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R If the transmission has been damaged,
have the vehicle transported to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Observe
the display messages in the instrument
cluster.
R If you are towing the vehicle over a longer
distance, this must be done with the rear
axle raised.
! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benzr ecommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
as this could damage the vehicle. If in
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