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X
Press I on electric air pump switch 3.
The electric air pump is switched on and
inflates the tire.
i
First, the sealing is pumped into the tire.
The pressure may briefly rise to up to 73 psi
(5 bar). This is normal and not an indication
of a malfunction. Do not switch off the
electric air pump.
X
Let the electric air pump inflate the tire for
approximately 5 minutes.
The pressure gauge must display at least
26 psi (1.8 bar).
G
Warning!
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.
X
If the tire inflation pressure of at least
26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, turn off the
electric air pump by pressing 0 on electric
air pump switch 3.
X
Detach filler hose 8 from tire valve 9.
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
Unscrew the air pump’s air hose 5 from
flange 6 of TIREFIT container 1.
X
Screw air hose 5 onto tire valve 9.
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.
X
After attaining a tire inflation pressure of at
least 26 psi (1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air
pump switch 3.
The electric air pump is switched off.
X
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0.
or
X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Press the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. Do
not depress brake pedal.
X
Detach the electric air pump.
G
Warning!
The air hose may still be hot. Exercise
proper caution to avoid burning yourself
when detaching the electric air pump.
X
Place the electric air pump back in the
cargo compartment.
X
Close the cargo compartment.
X
Drive off immediately.
The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.
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.
Practical hints