Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual page 230

Flat tire
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i If the valve insert is damaged or lost when
it is unscrewed, you can use the valve insert
of the tire sealant bottle after you have
used the tire sealant.
X
Unscrew the valve insert from the valve of
the tire sealant bottle using the valve
extractor.
! Do not run the electric air pump for longer
than 20 minutes without a break; otherwise
it may overheat.
The air pump can be used again once it has
cooled down.
X
Push angled connecting piece ; located
on tire inflation compressor hose = as far
as it will go onto valve G and fix it in place.
X
Push I on tire inflation compressor
switch : and inflate the tire to the
recommended tire pressure (
X
Then, press 0 on tire inflation compressor
switch :.
The tire inflation compressor is
deactivated.
i The tire sealant is water-soluble. If tire
sealant escapes, you can wash it away with
water.
X
Screw the valve cap onto tire valve G.
After filling with tire sealant, (
After filling with tire sealant
X
Turn the pressure release screw on
pressure gauge A counter-clockwise and
bleed the system.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock.
X
Pull the tire inflation compressor connector
out of the 12 V socket.
X
Stow the tire inflation compressor, tire
sealant bottle D with the valve core
extractor and/or valve tool, the warning
triangle and hazard warning lights inside
the vehicle.
X
Remove angled connecting piece ; from
valve C of tire sealant filler bottle D and
screw the valve cap onto the valve.
G
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
The "max. 50 mph" (80 km/h) sticker must be
affixed within the driver's field of vision.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may be
affected.
X
Pull away immediately.
This enables the tire sealant to distribute
inside the tire and create a more effective
seal.
X
Stop after driving for about three minutes
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and check the tire pressure using the tire
inflation compressor, for example.
i
piece on hose = of the tire inflation
compressor directly to the tire valve on the
tire.
X
Correct the tire pressure accordingly if it
does not correspond to the recommended
tire pressure (
X
To increase the tire pressure: switch on
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the tire inflation compressor.
X
To reduce the tire pressure: open the
pressure release screw on pressure
gauge A.
X
Drive to the nearest workshop and have the
tire repaired or replaced.
X
Clean the valve core extractor with clean
water.
X
Have tire sealant bottle D replaced as
soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Sprinter
Dealer.
Warning
You must connect the angled connecting
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