Tire Pressure Monitor - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Tires
Warning/
N Signal type
indicator
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
lamp
h N The yellow combination low tire pressure telltale/TPMS malfunction telltale for
the TPMS (pressure loss or malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires.
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WARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
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they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire trac-
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tion.
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly
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impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay
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attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
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Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
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Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire
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( page 305).
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Check the tire pressure (
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If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
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h N The yellow combination low tire pressure telltale/TPMS malfunction telltale for
the TPMS (pressure loss or malfunction) flashes for approximately one minute and
then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
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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 display.
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Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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page 153).
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page 327).
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