Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 420)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Detach the electric air pump.
̈ Reinstall collapsible tire valve cap.
̈ Store electrical plug 3 and air
hose 4 behind flap 1 and place the
electric air pump back in the trunk.
̈ Lower the vehicle ( ୴ page 419).
Lowering the vehicle
̈ Lower vehicle by turning the crank
counterclockwise until vehicle is rest-
ing fully on its own weight.
̈ Remove the jack.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts
̈ Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly in
the direction of the arrow, following the
diagonal sequence illustrated
(
1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Warning!
G
Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from being over-
heated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping
distance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road
debris, potholes etc.
Warning!
G
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric
pump ( ୴ page 417) before lowering the ve-
hicle.
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