Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG - Manual (Page 306)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Press 0 on the electric air pump switch.
̈ Turn the key in the ignition to
position 0.
or
̈ Press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
on the selector lever twice. Do not de-
press brake pedal.
The electric air pump should now be
switched off.
̈ Detach the electric air pump.
The air hose may still be hot. Please ex-
ercise appropriate caution.
̈ Store the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the air
pump back in the trunk.
̈ Close the trunk lid.
̈ Drive away immediately.
The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.
̈ After driving vehicle for an initial
10 minutes, check tire pressure using
the pressure gauge on the air pump.
!
Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than eight minutes without in-
terruption. Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again af-
ter it has cooled off.
Warning!
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If a tire pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not at-
tained, 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.
Warning!
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Do not exceed vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not
designed to operate at higher speeds.
The sticker must be attached on the instru-
ment cluster where it will be easily seen by
the driver.
Vehicle handling characteristics may
change. Adapt your driving accordingly.