2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 344
2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Practical hints Flat tire Turn the SmartKey in the ignition to position 1 ( page 31). or Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever once. Do not depress brake pedal. Press I on the electric air pump switch. 1 Flap 2 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw 3 Union nut 4 Electrical plug Open flap 1 on air pump. Pull out electrical plug 4 and air hose with the pressure gauge 2. Screw air hose 2 onto the tire valve. Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle cigar lighter socket. 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 the SmartKey in the ignition to position 0. or Press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever twice. Do not depress brake pedal. The electric air pump should now be switched off. 343