Mercedes-Benz ML 320 BlueTEC, Operator'S Manual

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Flat tire
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You may operate the air pump again after
it has cooled off.
X
If the tire inflation pressure of at least
26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, turn off the
electric air pump by pressing
0 on electric
air pump switch
3
.
X
Detach filler hose
8
from tire valve
9
.
X
Drive vehicle back or forth very slowly
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the TIREFIT
sealant material inside the tire.
X Unscrew the air pump’s air hose
5
from
flange
6
of TIREFIT container
1
.
X
Screw air hose
5
onto tire valve
9
.
X
Inflate the tire again.
G
Warning!
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.
X
After attaining a tire inflation pressure of at
least 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.
or
X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Press the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. Do
not depress brake pedal.
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
cargo compartment.
X
Close the cargo compartment.
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
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.
X
After driving the vehicle for an initial
10 minutes, check the tire inflation
pressure 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
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
Practical hints