Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK 32 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Take the TIREFIT kit out of the trunk
(
page 208).
̈ Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails)
should not be removed from the tire.
̈ Attach the sticker where it will be easily
seen by the driver on the instrument
cluster.
Preparing TIREFIT
1 TIREFIT container
2 Flap
3 Notch
4 Electrical plug
5 Air hose
6 Flange
̈ Open flap 2 on the electric air pump.
̈ Pull plug 4 and air hose 5 out of the
pump housing.
̈ Screw the air pump’s air hose 5 onto
flange 6 of the TIREFIT container.
̈ Stick TIREFIT container 1 upside down
into notch 3 of the electric air pump.
7 Tire valve
8 Electric air pump switch
9 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
10 Filler hose
Warning! G
TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT
cannot be used for:
ț cuts or punctures larger than approx.
0.16 in (4 mm)
ț on a flat tire, or a damaged wheel
ț tire damage caused by driving with ex-
tremely low tire pressure
Do not drive the vehicle under such circum-
stances.
Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz
Center for assistance or call Roadside Assis-
tance.
Warning! G
Observe safety instructions on air pump la-
bel.
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If sealant has leaked out, let it dry. You
can then peel it off.