Important safety notes
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WARNING
When you driveinemergencymode, the
handlingcharacteristics are impaired.e.g.
when cornering, when accelerating strongly
and when braking.Thereisariskofanacci-
dent.
Do notexceedthe maximum specified
speed. Avoid any abruptsteering and driving
maneuvers as well as driving overobstacles
(curbs, pot holes, off-road). This applies, in
particular, to aloadedvehicle.
Stop driving in emergencymodeifyou
notice:
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bangingnoise
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vehiclevibration
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smoke whichsmells likerubber
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continuous ESP
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intervention
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cracksinthe tire side walls
Afterdriving in emergencymode, have the
rimschecked by aqualified specialist work-
shopwithregard to their further use. The
defective tire must be replacedinevery
case.
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes
TIREFITisatiresealant.
You can use TIREFITtoseal punctures of up to
0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in thetire
tread. You can use TIREFITatoutside tempera-
tures down to Ò4‡(Ò20 †).
G
WARNING
In thefollowingsituationsinparticular, the
tire sealantisunable to provide sufficient
breakdown assistanceasitcannotseal the
tire properly:
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there are cutsorpunctures in thetire
larger than those mentioned previously.
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thewheelrim is damaged.
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you havedriven at verylow tire pressures
or on aflat tire.
Thereisariskofanaccident.
Do notdrivethe vehicle. Contactaqualified
specialist workshop.
G
WARNING
The tire sealantisharmful and causes irrita-
tion.Itmust notcomeintocontactwithyour
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do
notinhale TIREFITfumes. Keeptiresealant
away from children.Thereisariskofinjury.
If you come intocontactwiththe tire seal-
ant,observethe following:
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Rinseoff thetiresealantfromyour skin
immediately withwater.
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If thetiresealantcomes intocontactwith
your eyes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly withclean water.
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If tire sealantisswallowed, immediately
rinse your mouthout thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do notinduce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
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Immediately changeout of clothing which
has come intocontactwithtiresealant.
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If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medi-
cal attention immediately.
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Do notoperate thetireinflation compres-
sor for longer than eightminutesatatime
without abreak. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be oper-
atedagain once it has cooled down.
Comply withthe manufacturer’s safetyinstruc-
tionsonthe sticker on thetireinflation com-
pressor.
Flat tire
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Breakdown assistance
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