Tires - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Tires

Display messages
Check Check
Tire Pressure Soon Tire Pressure Soon
Check Tire Check Tire Pressure Pressure
Then Restart Run Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator Flat Indicator
Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative Inoperative
Please Correct Please Correct
Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
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.
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
X
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
X
Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
X
flat tire ( page 289).
Y
Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
X
pressure.
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
X
pressure is correct (
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display
message and has not been restarted since.
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (
X
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (
X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X
Restart the tire pressure monitor (
X
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Display messages
Y
page 314).
Y
page 317).
Y
page 159).
page 314).
Y
page 314).
Y
Z
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