Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class Operator's Manual page 322

Practical hints
Flat tire
Version 1
Vent screw
a
Pressure gauge
b
X
Version 1 only: Close vent screw
pressure gauge b.
X
Screw filler hose onto tire valve 9.
8
X
Insert electrical plug into a power outlet
4
( Y page 208).
! The cigarette lighter is not designed for
use with the electric air pump. Use a power
outlet for electric air pump operation.
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X
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 1.
X
Press I on electric air pump switch 3.
The electric air pump is switched on and
inflates the tire.
i
First, the sealing is pumped into the tire.
The pressure may briefly rise to up to 73 psi
(5 bar). This is normal and not an indication
of a malfunction. Do not switch off the elec-
tric air pump.
X
Let the electric air pump inflate the tire for
approximately 5 minutes.
The pressure gauge must display at least
on
a
26 psi (1.8 bar).
G Warning!
The air hose can become hot during infla-
tion. Please exercise appropriate caution.
!
Do not operate the electric air pump lon-
ger than 6 minutes without interruption.
Otherwise it may overheat.
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 from tire valve 9.
8
X
Drive vehicle back and 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
flange of TIREFIT container 1.
6
X
Screw air hose onto tire valve 9.
5
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 dam-
aged 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.
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