SMART 2016 fortwo Owner's Manual page 160

Flat tire
158
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) is
achieved after a maximum of 15 minutes, see
"Tire pressure is achieved" (
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has not been achieved after a maximum of
15 minutes, see "Tire pressure is not ach-
ieved" ( page 158).
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If tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It
can then be removed like a layer of film.
If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant,
have them cleaned with perchloroethylene
at a dry cleaner as soon as possible.
Tire pressure not reached
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has not been achieved after a maximum of
10 minutes:
Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
X
Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of
X
the faulty tire.
Very slowly drive forwards or reverse
X
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
Pump up the tire again.
X
After a maximum of 10 minutes, the tire
pressure must be at least 180 kPa (1.8 bar/
26 psi).
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WARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after the specified time, the tire is too
badly damaged. The tire sealant cannot
repair the tire in this instance. Damaged
tires and a tire pressure that is too low can
significantly impair the vehicle's braking
and driving characteristics. There is a
risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Tire pressure reached
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WARNING
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the driving characteristics and is
not suitable for higher speeds. There is a
risk of accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving
style accordingly and drive carefully. Do
not exceed the specified maximum speed
with a tire that has been repaired using
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tire sealant.
The maximum permissible speed for a tire
sealed with tire sealant is 50 mph (80 km/h).
The 50 mph (80 km/h) maximum speed sticker
must be affixed to the instrument cluster
within the driver's field of vision.
!
After use, excess tire sealant may run out
of the filler hose. This could cause stains.
Therefore, place the filler hose in the
plastic bag that contained the TIREFIT kit.
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Environmental note
Have the used tire sealant bottle disposed
of professionally, e.g. at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has been achieved after 10 minutes:
Switch off the tire inflation compressor.
X
Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of
X
the faulty tire.
Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire
X
inflation compressor.
Pull away immediately.
X
Stop after driving for approximately
X
2 miles (3 km) and check the tire pressure
with the tire inflation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
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WARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after driving for a short period, the tire is
too badly damaged. The tire sealant cannot
repair the tire in this instance. Damaged
tires and a tire pressure that is too low can
significantly impair the vehicle's braking
and driving characteristics. There is a
risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Correct the tire pressure if it is still at
X
least 130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). For values, see
the tire and loading information table on
the driver's side B-pillar.