Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) is reached - TIREFIT kit - Flat tire - Breakdown assistance - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) is reached

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class / Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's Manual / Breakdown assistance / Flat tire / TIREFIT kit / Tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) is reached

► Press the on/off switch on the tire inflation compressor to 0.

The tire inflation compressor is switched off.

► Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tire.

the filler hose. This could cause stains. After use, excess TIREFIT may run out of the filler hose. This could cause stains.

Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic bag which contained the TIREFIT kit.

► Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire inflation compressor.

► Pull away immediately

WARNING Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph 
Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not designed to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the instrument cluster where it will be easily seen by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a TIREFIT repaired tire may change. Adapt your driving accordingly.

► Stop after driving for approximately ten minutes and check the tire pressure with the tire inflation compressor.

WARNING If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 130 kPa (1.3 bar/26 psi) do not continue to drive the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the roadway and contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.

► Correct the tire pressure if it is at least 130 kPa (1.3 bar/20 psi) (for the required values, see the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's side B-pillar or the tire pressure table inside the fuel filler flap).

► To increase the tire pressure: switch on the tire inflation compressor.

TIREFIT kit version 1

TIREFIT kit version 1

► To reduce the tire pressure (version 1):

open pressure release screw 10 on pressure gauge 11.

TIREFIT kit version 2

TIREFIT kit version 2

9 Pressure release button
10 Pressure gauge

► To reduce the tire pressure (version 2):

press pressure release button 9 on the filler hose.

► Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire inflation compressor.
► Drive to the nearest workshop and have the tire changed there.
► Have the tire sealant bottle replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.

Environmental note
Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed of professionally, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

► Have the tire sealant bottle replaced every four years at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.

    Tire pressure of at least 180 kPa(1.8 bar/26 psi) is not reached
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