Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual page 315

Display messages
Check
tyre(s)
Warning
tyre defect
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
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WARNING
With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-
lowing hazards:
the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
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increase.
the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
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greatly impair tyre traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
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be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
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Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre ( Y page 385).
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Check the tyre pressure (
X
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
G
WARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards:
a flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
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you could lose control of the vehicle.
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continued driving with a flat tyre will cause excessive heat build-
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up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
Y
flat tyre ( page 385).
Display messages
Y page 199).
Y page 410).
Y page 199).
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