Practical hints, Flat tire – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual
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Stick TIREFIT container : upside down
into notch ; of the electric air pump.
Example illustration
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Unscrew the valve cap of the damaged tire
from tire valve E.
Version 1
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Version 1 only: Close vent screw F on
pressure gauge G.
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Screw filler hose D onto tire valve E.
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Insert electrical plug ? into the power
outlet in the second-row footwell
(
!
The cigarette lighter as well as the power
outlets in the passenger footwell and cargo
compartment are not designed for use with
the electric air pump. Use the power outlet
in the second-row footwell for electric air
pump operation.
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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position
1.
or
X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Press the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. Do
not depress the brake pedal.
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Press
I on electric air pump switch =.
The electric air pump is switched on and
inflates the tire.
i
First, the sealing is pumped into the tire.
The pressure may briefly rise to up to 73 psi
(5 bar). This is normal and not an indication
of a malfunction.
Do not switch off the
electric air pump.
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Let the electric air pump inflate the tire for
approximately 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.
!
Do not operate the electric air pump
longer than 8 minutes without interruption.
Otherwise it may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again after
it has cooled off.
If the tire inflation pressure of at least
26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained:
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Turn off the electric air pump by pressing
0 on electric air pump switch =.
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Detach filler hose D from tire valve E.
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Drive vehicle back or forth very slowly
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the TIREFIT
sealant material inside the tire.
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Inflate the tire again.
If a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar)
is not attained, the tire is too severely
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