Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Flat tire
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 1
Small tire punctures, particularly those in
the tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT.
TIREFIT can be used in ambient tempera-
tures down to -4°F (-20°C).
The TIREFIT kit stored in the trunk contains
the TIREFIT container, a filler hose, a valve
stem tool, a valve, and a sticker.
̈ Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed from the tire.
̈ Attach the sticker where it will be easily
seen by the driver on the instrument
cluster.
1 Filler hose
2 TIREFIT container
Warning! G
Keep TIREFIT away from sparks, open flame
or heat source.
Do not smoke.
Warning! G
TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT
cannot be used for cuts or punctures larger
than approx. 0.16 in (4 mm) and tire dam-
age caused by driving with extremely low
tire pressure, or on a flat tire, or a damaged
wheel.
Do not drive the vehicle under such circum-
stances.
Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz
Center for assistance or call Roadside
Assistance.