2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 325
2010 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Flat tire G Warning! detached from the tire valve. TIREFIT sealant may cause stains. Therefore, cover the filler hose, e.g. by inserting it into the plastic bag the TIREFIT kit was packed in. X 323 The air hose can become hot during inflation. Please exercise appropriate caution. ! Do not operate the electric air pump longer than 8 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it may overheat. You may operate the air pump again after it has cooled off. If the tire inflation pressure of at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained: X Drive off immediately. G Warning! Turn off the electric air pump by pressing 0 on electric air pump switch =. X Detach filler hose D from tire valve E. X Drive vehicle back or forth very slowly approximately 30 ft (10 m). This serves to better distribute the TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire. X Inflate the tire again. G Warning! If a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, the tire is too severely damaged for TIREFIT to provide a reliable tire repair. In this case, TIREFIT cannot properly seal the tire. Do not drive the vehicle. Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Version 2 X After attaining a tire inflation pressure of at least 26 psi (1.8 bar): X After driving the vehicle for an initial 10 minutes, check the tire inflation pressure using pressure gauge G on the air pump. Press 0 on electric air pump switch =. The electric air pump is switched off. X Detach the TIREFIT kit from the tire valve. G Warning! G Warning! The air hose may still be hot. Exercise proper caution to avoid burning yourself when detaching the electric air pump. ! Remaining TIREFIT sealant could escape from the filler hose after it has been 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. Z Practical hints 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. Vehicle handling characteristics of a TIREFIT repaired tire may change. Adapt your driving accordingly.