Vehicle preparation

Your vehicle may be equipped with

• MOExtended tires (tires suitable for driving on a flat tire)
• a TIREFIT repair kit
• a compact spare wheel (only in certain countries)

For information on changing and fitting wheels, see the chapter “Changing a wheel”

No preparation is necessary for vehicles fitted with MOExtended tires as standard from the factory. Vehicles with MOExtended tires do not have the TIREFIT repair kit. If you fit tires to your vehicle that are not suitable for driving on a flat tire (winter tires, for example), additionally equip it with a TIREFIT repair kit. You can obtain a TIREFIT repair kit from a qualified workshop.

• Stop the vehicle on firm, level, non-slip ground, as far away from traffic as possible.
• Switch on the hazard warning lights.
• Apply the electric parking brake manually.
• Position the front wheels straight ahead.
• Vehicles with manual transmission: engage 1st gear or reverse.
• Vehicles with automatic transmission: move the DIRECT SELECT selector lever to P.
• Switch off the engine.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch.
• Have the passengers get out. Make sure the vehicle is stopped away from traffic to avoid danger.
• In case of a flat tire, make sure passengers stay clear of traffic, for example behind the guardrail.
• Get out of the vehicle. Take traffic conditions into account.
• Close the driver's door.
• Place the warning triangle at an appropriate distance. Observe the legal requirements.