2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 306
2003 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Practical hints Flat tire ! Do not operate the electric air pump longer than eight minutes without interruption. Otherwise it may overheat. You may operate the air pump again after it has cooled off. Press 0 on the electric air pump switch. Turn the key in the ignition to position 0. or Press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the selector lever twice. Do not depress brake pedal. The electric air pump should now be switched off. Detach the electric air pump. The air hose may still be hot. Please exercise appropriate caution. Store the electrical plug and the air hose behind the flap and place the air pump back in the trunk. Close the trunk lid. Drive away immediately. The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself evenly inside the tire. After driving vehicle for an initial 10 minutes, check tire pressure using the pressure gauge on the air pump. Warning! G Warning! G If a tire pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, tire is too severely damaged for TIREFIT to provide a reliable tire repair. In this case, TIREFIT cannot properly seal the tire. Do not drive the vehicle. Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). A TIREFIT 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 may change. Adapt your driving accordingly. 306
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