2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 365

Practical hints Flat tire Flat tire The vehicle is equipped with the TIREFIT kit. i Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. Warning! G ! A wheel change should only be carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Otherwise there is a danger of damaging the vehicle by jacking it up incorrectly. Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position. Set the parking brake. Move the gear selector lever to park position P. Turn off the engine ( page 56). Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. Sealing tires with TIREFIT Small tire punctures, particularly those in the tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT. TIREFIT can be used in ambient temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C). TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT cannot be used for cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) and tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire inflation pressure, or on a flat tire, or a damaged wheel. Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances. Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance. ! After using TIREFIT, the tire inflation pressure sensor may have to be replaced. Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Take TIREFIT, the sticker, and the electric air pump out of the trunk. 365