2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 409

Practical hints Flat tire The SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package* is equipped with a TIREFIT kit. Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position. Set the parking brake ( page 53). Move the gear selector lever* to P (manual transmission to first or reverse gear). Turn off the engine ( page 61). Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Warning! Sealing tires with TIREFIT Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Take TIREFIT, the sticker, and the electric air pump out of the trunk ( page 389). i SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package* only. Small tire punctures, particularly those in the tread, can be sealed with TIREFIT. TIREFIT can be used in ambient temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C). G TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT cannot be used for cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0.16 in (4 mm) and tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire inflation pressure, or on a flat tire, or a damaged wheel. Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances. Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance. Two-part sticker 1 Sticker for instrument cluster 2 Sticker for wheel Attach sticker part 1 where it will be easily seen by the driver on the instrument cluster. Attach sticker part 2 to the damaged tire (close to the tire valve). i Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. 408