Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS Operator's Manual page 135

Display messages
Run Flat Indicator
inactive
Tire pressure
Check tires
Check tires
Then reactivate
Run Flat Indicator
Run Flat Indicator
unavailable
Warning!
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Possible cause/consequence
The Run Flat Indicator* is malfunc-
tioning.
The pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
There was a warning message about
a loss in tire inflation pressure and
the Run Flat Indicator* has not been
reactivated yet.
The Run Flat Indicator* has been
switched off due to an error.
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You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin-
ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces-
sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
Possible solution
Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe
the traffic situation around you.
Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure as
required ( page 329).
If necessary, change the wheel ( page 408).
Reactivate the Run Flat Indicator* after adjusting
the tire inflation pressure values ( page 304).
Make sure that the correct tire inflation pressure
is set for each tire.
Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator*.
Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints
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