2005 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 393

Practical hints Flat tire Inflating the collapsible tire Warning! Take the electric air pump out of the trunk ( page 369). G Open flap 1 on air pump. Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose with pressure gauge 4. Close vent screw on air hose 4. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve. 1 Flap 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw 5 Union nut Screw air hose 4 with union nut 5 onto the collapsible tire valve. Make sure electric air pump switch 2 is set to 0. Insert electrical plug 3 into vehicle cigarette lighter socket. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1. Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted. Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric pump ( page 369) before lowering the vehicle. Warning! G Observe instructions on air pump label. ! Do not lower the vehicle before inflating the collapsible tire. Otherwise the rim may be damaged. 393