2003 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 232

Practical hints Flat tire Inflating the tire Open flap 1 on air pump. Pull out electrical plug 4 and air hose with pressure gauge 2. Screw union nut 3 with air hose 2 on to the tire valve. Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle cigarette lighter socket. Turn key in steering lock to position 1 ( page 29). 1 Flap 2 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw 3 Union nut 4 Electrical plug Warning! Press I on the electric air pump switch. The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the tire. After 5 minutes, the pressure gauge must display at least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air hose and the union nut can become hot during inflation. Please exercise appropriate caution. If this tire pressure is not attained, turn off the electric air pump, detach the air hose from the tire valve, and again drive vehicle back and forth very slowly approximately 30 ft (10 m). This serves to better distribute the TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire. Inflate the tire again. ! 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 key in steering lock to position 0. The electric air pump should now be switched off. G Observe safety instructions on air pump label. ! Do not exceed the maximum pressure of 36 psi (2.5 bar). 232