2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 414

Practical hints Flat tire To decrease tire inflation pressure (version 2): Press yellow deflate button a located in air pump housing next to pressure gauge b. Warning! Drive to the nearest qualified workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, to have the damaged tire replaced. Recommended duration of use: A maximum of 300 miles (500 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) or below with the recommended tire inflation pressure. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to obtain a new TIREFIT kit. Bring used TIREFIT materials to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for proper disposal. Replace your TIREFIT container every 4 years. Replacement containers are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Follow recommend inflation pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes, etc. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label on the pillar in the driver's door opening). Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Version 2 a Deflate button b Pressure gauge If the tire inflation pressure is at least 20 psi (1.3 bar), inflate or deflate the tire to correct tire inflation pressure (see placard on the driver's door B-pillar): To increase tire inflation pressure: Switch on the electric air pump. To decrease tire inflation pressure (version 1): Open vent screw a on pressure gauge b ( page 411). 413