Tire Pressure Monitor - Mercedes-Benz 2016 SLK Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps
252
Tires
Problem
h
The yellow combination
low tire pressure tell-
tale/TPMS malfunction
telltale for the TPMS
(pressure loss or mal-
function) is lit.
h
The yellow combination
low tire pressure tell-
tale/TPMS malfunction
telltale for the TPMS
(pressure loss or mal-
function) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
G WARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
R
increase.
they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
R
impair tire traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
R
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
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
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 monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
X
display.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 160).
Y
page 316).
Y