Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK 350 Operator's Manual page 371

2008 slk-class
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What to do if ...
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Possible cause/consequence
Tire Pressure Monitor
The TPMS is malfunctioning.
Inoperative
Tire Pressure Monitor
There are wheels without appropriate
wheel sensors mounted (e.g. winter tires).
Inoperative
No Wheel Sensors
Tire Pressure Monitor
The TPMS is unable to monitor the tire
pressure due to a nearby radio interfer-
Currently Unavailable
ence source.
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 recommend 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 over-
heated.
Possible solution
Have the TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Have the TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
As soon as the causes of the malfunction have been re-
moved, the TPMS automatically becomes active again after
a few minutes driving.
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Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping
distance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road
debris, potholes etc.

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