Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual page 232

Flat tire
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Start the engine.
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Press switch : on the tire inflation
compressor to position I.
The tire inflation compressor is activated.
The tire sealant is then pumped into the tire
and the tire pressure is increased. Run the
tire inflation compressor until tire sealant
bottle D is completely empty.
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Press switch : on the tire inflation
compressor to 0 after about 15 seconds.
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Loosen angled connecting piece H from
tire valve G and remove it.
X
Screw in the valve core again using the
valve tool and remove the valve tool
through the opening.
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 (
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WARNING
If the specified tire pressure is not reached,
the tire is too severely damaged. The tire
sealant cannot offer assistance with a flat tire
in this case. Damaged tires as well as tire
pressure that is too low can impair the braking
and driving characteristics. There is a risk of
an accident.
Do not drive any further. Notify a qualified
specialist workshop.
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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 off with
water.
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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.
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WARNING
Do not exceed a maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
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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.
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