Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK 350 Operator's Manual page 412

2008 slk-class
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Version 1
a Vent screw
b Pressure gauge
Close vent screw a on pressure
gauge b (version 1 only).
Screw filler hose 8 onto tire valve 9
( page 410).
Insert electrical plug 4 ( page 410)
into the cigarette lighter ( page 256).
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 1 ( page 37).
Press I on electric air pump switch 3
( page 410).
The electric air pump is switched on
and inflates the tire.
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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 malfunc-
tion. Do not switch off the electric air pump.
Let the electric air pump inflate the tire
for approximately 5 minutes.
The pressure gauge must display at
least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air hose can
become hot during inflation.
Please exercise appropriate caution.
!
Do not operate the electric air pump longer
than 6 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it
may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again after it has
cooled off.
Practical hints
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
( page 410).
Detach filler hose 8 from tire valve 9
( page 410).
Drive vehicle back and forth very slowly
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the
TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire.
Unscrew the air pump's air hose 5
from flange 6 of TIREFIT container 1
( page 410).
Screw air hose 5 onto tire valve 9.
Inflate the tire again.
Flat tire
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