2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 411

Practical hints Flat tire Screw the air pump's air hose 5 onto flange 6 of the TIREFIT container. Stick TIREFIT container 1 upside down into notch 3 of the electric air pump. Unscrew the valve cap from tire valve 7. Screw filler hose a onto tire valve 7. Close vent screw 9 on air hose 4. Insert electrical plug 4 into the power outlet in the passenger footwell ( page 271). ! Do not operate the electric air pump longer than 6 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it may overheat. You may operate the air pump again after it has cooled off. After 5 minutes, the pressure gauge must display at least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air hose can become hot during inflation. Please exercise appropriate caution. If this tire inflation pressure is not attained, turn off the electric air pump, detach the filler hose from the tire valve, and drive vehicle back and forth very slowly approximately 30 ft (10 m). This serves to better distribute the TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire. Unscrew the air pump's air hose 5 from flange 6 of the TIREFIT container. Screw air hose 5 onto tire valve 7. Inflate the tire again. ! The cigarette lighter ( page 270) is not designed for use with the electric air pump. Use the power outlet in the passenger footwell ( page 271) for electric air pump operation. 7 Tire valve 8 Electric air pump switch 9 Pressure gauge and vent screw a Filler hose Warning! Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 ( page 36). Press I on electric air pump switch 8. G The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the tire. Observe safety instructions on air pump label. 410