Mercedes-Benz 2016 SLK Operator's Manual page 237

Display messages
Please Correct
Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure Soon
Warning Tire Mal‐
function
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (
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If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X
Restart the tire pressure monitor (
X
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
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increase.
they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
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impair tire traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
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be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
X
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
X
flat tire ( page 291).
Y
Check the tire pressure (
X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
WARNING
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Driving with a flat tire poses a risk of the following hazards:
a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
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you could lose control of the vehicle.
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continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
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up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
X
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
X
flat tire ( page 291).
Y
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