Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG User Manual
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Practical hints
Flat tire
After 5 minutes, the pressure gauge must
display at least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air
hose can become hot during inflation.
Please exercise appropriate caution.
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If this tire pressure is not attained, turn
off the electric air pump, detach the fill-
er hose from the tire valve, and drive
vehicle back and forth very slowly ap-
proximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the
TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire.
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Unscrew the air pump’s air hose 5 from
flange 6 of the TIREFIT container.
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Inflate the tire again.
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After attaining a tire pressure of 26 psi
(1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump
switch 8.
The electric air pump should now be
switched off.
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Turn the key in the ignition to
position 0 (
or
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Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
page 30) on the selector le-
ver once. Do not depress brake pedal.
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Detach the electric air pump.
The air hose may still be hot. Please ex-
ercise appropriate caution.
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Store the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the air
pump back in the trunk.
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Close the trunk lid.
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Drive away immediately.
The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself
evenly inside the tire.
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.