SMART fortwo cabriolet Operator's Manual page 188

Flat tire
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The pressure gauge must display at least
200 kpa (2.0 bar, 29 psi).
! Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than ten minutes without
interruption. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the electrical air pump
again after it has cooled off.
If a tire inflation pressure of at least
X
200 kpa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) is not attained,
turn off the electric air pump by
pressing OFF on electric air pump
switch ?.
Unscrew the end of filler hose ? from
X
tire valve C.
After clearing the area around the
X
vehicle of people and obstacles, drive
vehicle back or forth very slowly
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the tire
sealant material inside the tire.
Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
X
valve C.
Inflate the tire again.
X
G
WARNING
If a tire inflation pressure of
200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi) is not attained, the
tire is too severely damaged for the tire
sealant to provide a reliable tire repair.
In this case, the tire sealant cannot
properly seal the tire.
Do not drive the vehicle.
Contact the nearest authorized electric
drive smart center for assistance or call
Roadside Assistance.
After attaining a tire inflation pressure
X
of at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi), press
OFF on electric air pump switch ?.
The electric air pump is switched off.
Turn the key in the starter switch to
X
position 0.
Unscrew the end of filler hose ? from
X
tire valve C.
Place the tire repair kit securely in the
X
vehicle.
Drive off immediately.
X
The tire sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.
G WARNING
Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h). A tire sealant repair is not
designed to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the
instrument cluster where it will be easily
seen by the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics of a tire
sealant repaired tire may change. Adapt
your driving accordingly.
After driving for about 1.8 miles (3 km)
X
or ten minutes, stop and exit the vehicle
taking all of the appropriate safety
precautions.
Take the tire repair kit from the vehicle.
X
Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
X
valve C.
Check the tire inflation pressure using
X
pressure gauge E.
G WARNING
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
130 kPa (1.3 bar, 19 psi) do not continue to
drive the vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest authorized
electric drive smart center or call
Roadside Assistance.