Mercedes-Benz 2009 ML-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Screw union nut 5 onto the collaps-
ible tire valve.
̈ Insert electrical plug 3 into a power
outlet (
page 302).
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 1.
or
̈ Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button once without depressing the
brake pedal.
̈ Press I on electric air pump switch 2.
The electric air pump should now
switch on and inflate the collapsible
tire.
̈ Inflate the collapsible tire to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure given in
the “Technical data” section
(
page 536).
This takes about 5 minutes for the col-
lapsible tire.
̈ Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2.
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0.
or
̈ Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button twice without depressing the
brake pedal.
̈ If the tire inflation pressure is above
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given in this Operator’s Manual,
release excess tire inflation pressure
using the vent screw.
!
The cigarette lighter* (page 300) or the
power outlet in the front center console
(
page 302) is not designed for use with the
electric air pump. Use the power outlet in the
rear center console or in the cargo compartment
(
page 303) for electric air pump operation.
Warning! G
Air hose 4 and union nut 5 can become
hot during inflation. Exercise proper caution
to avoid burning yourself when using the
equipment.
!
Do not operate the electric air pump longer
than 8 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it
may overheat.
You may operate the electric air pump again
after it has cooled off.
!
Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire
inflation pressure on the yellow label located on
the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to
the recommended tire inflation pressure given
on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.
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