Tires - Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC 2012 Operator's Manual

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DISTRONIC
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WARNING
DISTRONIC cannot take weather conditions into account. Switch off DISTRONIC or do not turn
it on if the sensor is dirty or visibility is diminished as a result of snow, rain or fog. The distance
control may be impaired even before the system is able to detect a dirty sensor. The
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multifunction display and DISTRONIC will be turned off.

Tires

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WARNING
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may
lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire.
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WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect
handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
DISTRONIC is defective or the display has failed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
DISTRONIC is deactivated and is temporarily inoperative if:
the DISTRONIC cover in the radiator grill is dirty.
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its function is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R
the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
R
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
the radar sensor system has not detected any vehicles or
R
stationary objects, e.g. traffic signs, for a long time.
the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R
DISTRONIC becomes available again and the display message
disappears if:
the dirt (e.g. slush) drops away while the vehicle is in motion.
R
the system detects that the sensors are fully available again.
R
the system is within the operating temperature range.
R
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X
Clean the DISTRONIC cover in the radiator grill (
X
Restart the engine.
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message will be displayed in the
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DISTRONIC
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