Tires without run-flat characteristics:
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Do not drive with a flat tire.
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Change the flat tire immediately with an
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.
Alternatively, consult a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Tires with run-flat characteristics:
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Observe the information and warning
notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat
tire).
In the event of a flat tire, the following options
are available depending on your vehicle's equip‐
ment:
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Vehicles with MOExtended tires: it is pos‐
sible to continue the journey for a short
period of time. Make sure you observe the
notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires)
(/ page 286).
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Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can repair
the tire so that it is possible to continue the
journey for a short period of time. To do this,
use the TIREFIT kit (/ page 287).
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Vehicles with Mercedes me connect: you
can make a call for breakdown assistance via
the overhead control panel in the case of a
breakdown (/ page 253).
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All vehicles: change the wheel
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The emergency spare wheel is only available
in certain countries.
Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires)
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WARNING Risk of accident when driving
in limp-home mode
When driving in emergency mode the han‐
dling characteristics are impaired.
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Do not exceed the specified maximum
speed of the MOExtended tires.
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Avoid any abrupt steering and driving
maneuvers as well as driving over
obstacles (curbs, pot holes, off-road).
This applies, in particular, to a loaded
vehicle.
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Stop driving in the emergency mode if
you notice:
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Banging noise
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Vehicle vibration
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Smoke which smells like rubber
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Continuous ESP
®
intervention
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Cracks in the tire side walls
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After driving in emergency mode, have
the rims checked by a qualified special‐
ist workshop with regard to their further
use.
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The defective tire must be replaced in
every case.
With MOExtended tires (run-flat tires), you can
continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a
total loss of pressure in one or more tires. How‐
ever, the tire affected must not show any clearly
visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the side
wall of the tire.
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