Tire Pressure Monitor; Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps
266
Tires
Problem
h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
Canada only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss) is lit.
h
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
G
WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
R
increase.
they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
R
impair tire traction.
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
R
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (
X
Check the tire pressure (
X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G
WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Y page 509).
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