Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 231)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
Adding TIREFIT
1 Valve stem
2 Valve stem tool
3 TIREFIT container
4 Filler hose
5 Filler hose plug
6 Tire valve core
̈ Unscrew the valve cap from valve 1.
̈ Remove tire valve core 6 from valve
stem 1 using valve stem tool 2. Keep
tire valve core 6 clean and dry.
̈ Remove plug 5 from end of hose 4.
̈ Push hose 4 onto valve stem 1.
̈ Hold TIREFIT container 3 upside down
(hose down) and squeeze firmly several
times until entire contents of the con-
tainer are in tire.
̈ Pull hose 4 off and screw tire valve
core 6 tightly into the valve stem 1
using valve stem tool 2.
̈ Reinstall valve cap on valve stem 1.
̈ Install plug 5 onto end of hose 4.
̈ Drive the vehicle back and forth very
slowly approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This distributes the TIREFIT sealant
material inside the tire.
̈ Take the electric air pump out of the
trunk (
୴ page 208).
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If the removed tire valve core is dirty,
use the spare tire valve core stored
with the valve stem tool.
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If sealant has leaked out, let it dry. You
can then peel it off.