2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 275

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 273 Version: 2.11.8.1 Flat tire X 273 Simultaneously press tabs ? together and let the wiper blade engage into both recesses of attachment =. X Check if the wiper blade is securely fastened. X Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm when folding it back. Preparing the vehicle X Flat tire Safety notes Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT kit or a spare wheel with collapsible tire. Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit do not have a spare wheel. For information on your vehicle's equipment, see "Rims and tires" (Y page 297). Sealing tires with TIREFIT This section applies to SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package only. Small tire punctures, particularly those in the tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT. TIREFIT can be used in ambient temperatures down to -4‡ (-20†). 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 the nearest authorized MercedesBenz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance. G Warning! The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounted. Adapt your driving style accordingly. The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with a spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact the nearest authorized MercedesBenz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted. G Warning! Z Practical hints ! Make sure the wiper blades are installed properly. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. Whenever possible, park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface. X Turn on the hazard warning flasher. X Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight-ahead position. X Engage the parking brake. X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P (manual transmission to 1st or reverse gear R). X Turn off the engine. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. X Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. Open doors only when conditions are safe to do so.