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&, WARNING (cont inued)
• Keep th e tire sealant aw ay from children.
0 Note
Do not use commercial ly availab le tire sealants . The electrical
components of the tire pressure monitoring system will no longer
work properly .
<i' For the sake of the environment
Used sealant bottles can be dropped off at a recycling faci lity.
[ i ] Tips
• If sealant has run out, allow it to dry. Then you can peel it off .
• Have the t ire sealant replaced every 4 years at a dealers hip. •
Preliminary steps
Some preliminary steps are necessary for tire repair.
- If you have a flat tire, park t he vehic le as fa r as possible
from moving traffic .
- App ly the parking brake firmly .
- Engage a gear.
- Check whether a repair using the Tire Mobility System is
poss ible ::::,
page 237 .
- Have all passengers leave the vehicle and stay away from
the danger zone ::::,,& .
- Take the sealant bottle and the electri c air pump fr om t he
luggage compartmen t under t he floor ::::,
page 236,
fig . 128.
- Remove the " max. 50 mph" (80 km/h) sticker from the
sealant bott le and affix it t o the instrume nt clus ter in t he
dr ive r's view.
& WARNING
• Turn the hazard flashers on if you have a flat tire in movin g
traffic. In thi s w ay you prote ct yourself and other road users.
• M ake sure that all passengers are in a safe place, out of the
danger zone (for exa mple , behind a guard rail).
0 Note
Particular care is necessary if you are making a tire repair on a steep
incline .
[ i ] Tips
Obey all laws . •