TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes
TIREFIT is a tire sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
0.16 in (4 mm), particularly those in the tire
tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside tem-
peratures down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †).
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WARNING
In the following situations, the tire sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis-
tance, as it is unable to seal the tire properly:
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there are cuts or punctures in the tire larger
than those mentioned above.
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the wheel rim is damaged.
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you have driven at very low tire pressures or
on a flat tire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive the vehicle. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
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WARNING
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not
inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tire sealant away
from children. There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:
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Rinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
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If the tire sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water.
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If tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
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Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tire sealant.
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If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
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Do not operate the tire inflation compres-
sor for longer than eight minutes at a time
without a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer’s safety
instructions on the sticker on the tire inflation
compressor.
Using the TIREFIT kit
TIREFIT sticker, 2-part
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Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or
nails.
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Remove the tire sealant bottle, the accom-
panying TIREFIT sticker and the tire infla-
tion compressor from the stowage well
underneath the trunk floor (Y page 286).
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Affix part : of the TIREFIT sticker within
the driver's field of vision.
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Affix part ; of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire.
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Flat tire
Breakdown assistance
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