2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 323

Practical hints Flat tire X After attaining a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump switch 3. The electric air pump is switched off. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. Detach the electric air pump. Vehicle handling characteristics of a TIREFIT repaired tire may change. Adapt your driving accordingly. X X X After driving the vehicle for an initial 10 minutes, check the tire inflation pressure using pressure gauge on the air pump. If the tire inflation pressure is at least 20 psi (1.3 bar), inflate or deflate the tire to the correct tire inflation pressure (see Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar): G Warning! The air hose may still be hot. Exercise proper caution to avoid burning yourself when detaching the electric air pump. X X X Place the electric air pump back in the trunk. Close the trunk. Drive off immediately. The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself evenly inside the tire. G Warning! If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 20 psi (1.3 bar) do not continue to drive the vehicle. Park your vehicle safely away from the roadway and contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside Assistance. Have the damaged tire replaced. Version 2 a Deflate button b Pressure gauge X X G Warning! Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not designed to operate at higher speeds. The sticker must be attached on the instrument cluster where it will be easily seen by the driver. To increase tire inflation pressure: Switch on the electric air pump. Version 1: To decrease tire inflation pressure, open vent screw a on pressure gauge b (Y page 320). Version 2: To decrease tire inflation pressure, press yellow deflate button a or X Z 321