Practical hints
Flat tire
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୴̈ Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible to obtain a
new TIREFIT container.
Mounting the spare wheel
Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described under
“Preparing the vehicle” (୴ page 235).
More information on spare wheels with
collapsible tires can be found in the “Tech-
nical data” section (୴ page 273).
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Bring used TIREFIT materials to an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
proper disposal.
̈ Turn pump holder counterclockwise to
loosen (୴ page 235).
Warning!
G
̈ Take the spare wheel out of wheel well.
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent 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 accord-
ingly.
Lifting the vehicle
̈ Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
(not included) or other sizable objects.
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph
km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not designed
(80
to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the instru-
ment cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
When changing wheel on a level surface:
̈ Place one chock in front of and one be-
hind the wheel that is diagonally oppo-
site to the wheel being changed.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted, en-
sure proper tire pressure and do not exceed
vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Vehicle handling characteristics may
change. Adapt your driving accordingly.
When changing wheel on a hill:
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
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Place chocks on the downhill side
blocking both wheels of the other axle.
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Replace your TIREFIT container every
four years. Replacement containers are
available at your authorized
̈ Take the vehicle tool kit and the jack
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Mercedes-Benz Center.
out of the trunk.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz SLK230, Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SLK320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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