Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 292)

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Practical hints
Flat tire
̈ Before storing the jack in the trunk, it
should be fully collapsed, with handle
folded in.
Inflating the spare tire
̈ Take the electric air pump out of the
trunk.
1 Flap
2 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent
screw
3 Union nut
4 Electrical plug
Please exercise appropriate caution
̈ Open flap 1 on air pump.
̈ Pull out electrical plug 4 and air hose
with the pressure gauge 2.
Observe instructions on air pump label.
̈ Remove the valve cap from valve.
̈ Screw the air hose 2 on to the tire
valve.
̈ Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle cig-
arette lighter socket.
̈ To switch on the air pump turn the key
in the starter switch to position 1
(
୴ page 31).
̈ Operate air pump until the pressure
gauge displays 36 psi (2.5 bar)
This takes about five minutes for the
space tire. The air hose 2 and the union
nut 3 can become hot during inflation.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 ft lb (110 Nm).
Warning!
G
Observe instructions on air pump label.
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