2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 303
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Flat tire X 301 Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every four years at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Changing a wheel and mounting the spare tire Preparing the vehicle G Warning! TIREFIT kit version 1 X TIREFIT kit version 2 E Pressure release button F Pressure gauge X G Warning! To reduce the tire pressure (version 2): press pressure release button E on the filler hose. X Stow the TIREFIT kit and the electric air pump. X Drive to the nearest workshop and have the tire changed there. X Have the TIREFIT kit replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel replaced with a new wheel as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. H Environmental note Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of professionally, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Vehicles without an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel are not equipped with wheel-changing tools at the factory. For more information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, alignment bolt or Z Roadside Assistance To reduce the tire pressure (version 1): open pressure release screw F on pressure gauge G. The wheel and tire size of the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel may differ to that of the damaged wheel. When using an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel the handling characteristics of the vehicle may change. Adapt your style of driving accordingly. Never operate the vehicle with more than one emergency spare wheel/spare wheel that differs in size. Only use an emergency spare wheel/spare wheel of a differing size briefly and do not switch off ESP®. When using an emergency spare wheel, you must not exceed a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).