Mercedes-Benz 2009 C 230, Operator'S Manual

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What to do if …
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Tires
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
H
Combination low tire
pressure telltale/TPMS
malfunction telltale for the
TPMS illuminates
continuously. The TPMS detects a loss of
pressure in at least one tire. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and
braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
X
Read and observe messages in the multifunction display
(
Y
page 305).
If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire(s) has (have) been
corrected, the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction
telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving.
H
Combination low tire
pressure telltale/TPMS
malfunction telltale for the
TPMS flashes 60 seconds
and then stays
illuminated. There is a malfunction in the
TPMS.
X
Read and observe messages in the multifunction display
(
Y
page 305).
X
Have the TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
After the malfunction has been remedied, the combination low tire
pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of
driving.
G
Warning!
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked every other week when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the Tire and Loading Information placard
on the driver’s door B-pillar or, if available,
the tire inflation pressure label on the inside
of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has tires
of a different size than the size indicated on
the Tire and Loading Information placard or,
if available, the tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires are significantly
underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
Practical hints
Z