Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK 300, Operator'S Manual

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Flat tire
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X
After attaining a tire inflation pressure of
26 psi (1.8 bar), press
0 on electric air
pump switch
3
.
The electric air pump is switched off.
X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position
0.
X
Detach the electric air pump.
G
Warning!
The air hose may still be hot. Exercise
proper caution to avoid burning yourself
when detaching the electric air pump.
X
Place the electric air pump back in the
trunk.
X
Close the trunk.
X
Drive off immediately.
The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.
G
Warning!
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 instru-
ment cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a TIRE-
FIT repaired tire may change. Adapt your
driving accordingly.
X
After driving the vehicle for an initial
10 minutes, check the tire inflation pres-
sure using pressure gauge on the air pump.
G
Warning!
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
roadway and contact the nearest author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside
Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
If the tire inflation pressure is at least 20 psi
(1.3 bar), inflate or deflate the tire to the cor-
rect tire inflation pressure (see Tire and Load-
ing Information placard on the driver’s door
B-pillar):
Version 2
a
Deflate button
b
Pressure gauge
X To increase tire inflation pressure: Switch
on the electric air pump.
X
Version 1: To decrease tire inflation pres-
sure, open vent screw
a
on pressure
gauge
b
(
Y
page 320).
or
X
Version 2: To decrease tire inflation pres-
sure, press yellow deflate button
a
Practical hints
Z