Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport, Operator'S Manual

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Tires
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Check Tire Pres‐ Check Tire Pres‐
sure Soon sure Soon
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R
you have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or instal-
led new wheels and tires.
R
the tire pressure in one or more tires is not correct.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-
lowing hazards:
R
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R
they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
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 (
Y
page 174).
X
Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (
Y
page 341).
X
Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pres-
sure.
X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (
Y
page 369).
Check Tire Pres‐ Check Tire Pres‐
sure Then Restart sure Then Restart
Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-
sage and has not been restarted since.
X
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (
Y
page 369).
Run Run Flat Flat Indicator Indicator
Inoperative Inoperative
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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