Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLK 280, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
Flat tire
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After attaining a tire inflation pressure
of 26 psi (1.8 bar), press
0 on electric
air pump switch
8
(
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page 403).
The electric air pump is switched off.
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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position
0 (
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page 37).
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Detach the electric air pump.
The air hose may still be hot. Please
exercise appropriate caution.
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Place the electrical air pump back in
the trunk.
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Close the trunk lid.
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Drive off immediately.
The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.
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After driving the vehicle for an initial
10 minutes, check the tire inflation
pressure using pressure gauge
9
on
the air pump.
Warning!
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If a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar)
is not attained, the tire is too severely
damaged for TIREFIT to provide a reliable
tire repair.
In this case, TIREFIT cannot properly seal
the tire.
Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
or call Roadside Assistance.
Warning!
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Do not exceed 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 instru-
ment cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics may
change. Adapt your driving accordingly.
Warning!
G
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
20 psi (1.3 bar) do not continue to drive the
vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the road-
way and contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside
Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
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