Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owner's Manual page 227

Practical advice
Flat tyre
G Risk of accident
If a pressure of 1.8 bar is not achieved after
five minutes, the tyre is too badly damaged.
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If a tyre pressure of 1.8 bar is reached:
Press on/off switch 3 on the electric air
X
pump to 0.
The electric air pump is switched off.
Disconnect the electric air pump and stow
X
it away.
Fold up the warning triangle and stow it
X
away.
Pull away immediately.
X
This distributes the TIREFIT more evenly
around the tyre.
Stop after driving for approximately ten
X
minutes and check the tyre pressure with
the electric air pump.
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G Risk of accident
If the tyre pressure is now lower than
1.3 bar, the tyre is too badly damaged. Do
not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Pressure release button
9
Pressure gauge
a
If the tyre pressure is still at least 1.3 bar,
X
correct it (see fuel filler flap for values).
To increase the tyre pressure: switch on
the electric air pump.
To reduce the tyre pressure: press yellow
pressure release button 9
sure gauge a.
Drive to the nearest workshop and have the
X
tyre changed there.
Have the TIREFIT kit replaced as soon as
X
possible at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
G Risk of accident
Do not exceed the maximum speed of 80
km/h.
The "max. 80 km/h" sticker must be affixed
within the driver's field of vision.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may
be affected.
H Environmental note
Have the used TIREFIT kit disposed of pro-
fessionally, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Have the TIREFIT kit replaced every four
X
years at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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