Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014 Owner's Manual page 247

Display messages
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Display messages
Check Check
tyre(s) tyre(s)
Warning Warning
tyre defect tyre defect
Possible causes/consequences and M 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.
G WARNING
Tyre pressures which are too low, harbour the following 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.
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
X
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
X
flat tyre ( page 296).
Y
Check the tyre pressure (
X
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
X
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
WARNING
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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.
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
X
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
X
flat tyre ( page 296).
Y
page 320).
Y
page 162).
Y
page 162).
Y