Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Operator's Manual page 393

Inflating the collapsible tire
Warning!
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
properly mounted.
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric
pump ( page 369) before lowering the ve-
hicle.
Warning!
Observe instructions on air pump label.
!
Do not lower the vehicle before inflat-
ing the collapsible tire. Otherwise the
rim may be damaged.
G
1 Flap
2 Air pump switch
G
3 Electrical plug
4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
5 Union nut
Practical hints
Flat tire
Take the electric air pump out of the
trunk ( page 369).
Open flap 1 on air pump.
Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose
with pressure gauge 4.
Close vent screw on air hose 4.
Remove the valve cap from the tire
valve.
Screw air hose 4 with union nut 5
onto the collapsible tire valve.
Make sure electric air pump switch 2
is set to 0.
Insert electrical plug 3 into vehicle
cigarette lighter socket.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 1.
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