SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual page 182

Flat tire
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You may operate the electrical air pump
again after it has cooled off.
X
If a 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 C.
X
Unscrew the end of filler hose ? from
tire valve G.
X
After clearing the area around the
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.
X
Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
valve G.
X
Inflate the tire again.
G
Warning!
If a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi
(1.8 bar) 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 smart center for
assistance or call Roadside Assistance.
X
After attaining a tire inflation pressure
of at least 26 psi (1.8 bar), press 0 on
electric air pump switch C.
The electric air pump is switched off.
X
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 0.
X
Unscrew the end of filler hose ? from
tire valve G.
G
Warning!
The filler hose may still be hot.
Please exercise appropriate caution.
X
Plug filler hose with the stopper.
X
Tire sealant container E remains
screwed onto flange F.
X
Place the tire repair kit securely in the
vehicle.
X
Drive off immediately.
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.
X
After driving for about 1.8 miles (3 km)
or ten minutes, take all of the
appropriate safety precautions and then
take the tire repair kit from the vehicle.
X
Screw the end of filler hose ? onto tire
valve G.
X
Check the tire inflation pressure using
pressure gauge ;.
G
Warning!
If tire inflation pressure has fallen below
20 psi (1.3 bar) do not continue to drive the
vehicle.
Park your vehicle safely away from the
roadway and contact the nearest smart
center or call Roadside Assistance.
Have the damaged tire replaced.
X
If the tire inflation pressure is at least
20 psi (1.3 bar), inflate or deflate the
tire to correct tire inflation pressure
(see Tire and Loading Information
placard located on the driver's door
B‑pillar).