Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual page 349

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Practical hints
Flat tire
Warning!
If a tire pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not at-
tained, 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.
After attaining a tire pressure of 26 psi
(1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump
switch 8.
The electric air pump should now be
switched off.
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Turn the SmartKey in the ignition to
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position 0 ( page 31).
or
Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button ( page 33) on the gear selec-
tor lever twice. Do not depress brake
pedal.
Detach the electric air pump.
The air hose may still be hot. Please ex-
ercise appropriate caution.
Store the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the air
pump back in the trunk.
Close the trunk lid.
Drive away immediately.
The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.
Warning!
Do not exceed 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 instru-
ment cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics may
change. Adapt your driving accordingly.
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