
have attained a pressure of at least 200 kPa(2.0 bar/29 psi).
If a pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) hasbeen attained after five minutes, see "Tire pres-sure reached" (Ypage 318).
If a tire pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) hasnot been attained after five minutes, see "Tirepressure not reached" (Ypage 318).
If tire sealant has escaped, clean it off affectedareas as quickly as possible. It is preferable touse clean water.
If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant, havethem cleaned with perchloroethylene at a drycleaner as soon as possible.
Tire pressure not reached
If a tire pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) hasnot been attained after ten minutes:
XSwitch off the tire inflation compressor.
XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve of thefaulty tire.Tire sealant may escape when the filler hose isunscrewed.
XVery slowly drive forwards or reverse approx-imately 30 ft (10 m).
XPump up the tire again.
After a maximum of ten minutes, the tire pres-sure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi).
GWARNING
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 char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tire pressure reached
GWARNING
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.
The maximum permissible speed for a tiresealed with tire sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h).The upper part of the TIREFIT sticker must beaffixed to the instrument cluster in the driver'sfield of vision.
If a tire pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) hasbeen attained after ten minutes:
XSwitch off the tire inflation compressor.
XUnscrew the filler hose from the valve of thefaulty tire.Tire sealant may escape when the filler hose isunscrewed.
XStow the tire sealant bottle and the tire infla-tion compressor.
XPull away immediately.
XStop after driving for approximately tenminutes and check the tire pressure with thetire inflation compressor.The tire pressure must now be at least130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
GWARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after driving for a short period, 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 char-
acteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
In cases such as the one mentioned above, con-tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Orcall 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
XCorrect the tire pressure if it is still at least130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). See the Tire andLoading Information placard on the B-pillar onthe driver's side or the tire pressure table inthe fuel filler flap for values.
XTo increase the tire pressure:switch on thetire inflation compressor.
318Flat tire
Breakdown assistance

!Only secure the tow rope or tow bar at thetowing eyes, or the trailer tow hitch, if availa-ble. You could otherwise damage the vehicle.
!Do not use the trailer tow hitch for recoveryor towing. Do not use the towing eye forrecovery. this could damage the vehicle. If indoubt, have the vehicle recovered using acrane.
!When towing, pull away slowly andsmoothly. If the tractive power is too high, thevehicles could be damaged.
!Shift the automatic transmission to position \\and do not open the driver's or front pas-senger's door during towing. The automatictransmission may otherwise shift to position ], which could damage the transmission.
!Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Thiscould damage the vehicle.
!You may tow the vehicle for a maximum dis-tance of 30 miles (50 kilometers). A towingspeed of 30 mph (50 km/h) must not beexceeded.
For towing distances over 30 miles(50 kilometers), the entire vehicle must beraised and transported.
It is better to have the vehicle transported thanto have it towed away.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage,have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
The automatic transmission must be in position \\when the vehicle is being towed. If the auto-matic transmission cannot be shifted to position \\, have the vehicle transported on a trans-porter or trailer.
The battery must be connected and charged.Otherwise, you:
Rcannot turn the SmartKey to position Hinthe ignition lock
Rcannot release the electric parking brake.
Rcannot shift the automatic transmission toposition \\
Disarm the automatic locking feature before thevehicle is towed (Ypage 84). You could other-wise be locked out when pushing or towing thevehicle.
Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye
GWARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be very hot. There is
a risk of burns when removing the rear cover.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe. Take particular
care when removing the rear cover.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
All other vehicles
The brackets for the screw-in towing eye arelocated in the bumpers. They are at the rear andat the front, under covers C.
Towing and tow-starting325
Breakdown assistance
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