Tires - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

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Tires

Display messages
Check Tire Pressure
Soon
Check Tire Pressure
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator
Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative
Please Correct Tire
Pressure
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss
in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
you have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or installed
R
new wheels and tires
the tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped
R
G
WARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase
R
they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
R
impair tire traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be
R
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 flat
X
tire ( page 241).
Y
Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pres-
X
sure is correct ( page 262).
Y
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display message
and has not been restarted since.
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (
X
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
USA only:
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 (
X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X
Restart the tire pressure monitor (
X
page 131).
Y
page 262).
Y
page 262).
Y
page 264).
Y