Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
Tire Pressure Check Tires
The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the
pressure is too low in one or more tires.
X
Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
Observe the traffic situation around you.
X
Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as
required (
Y
page 261).
X
If necessary, change the wheel (
Y
page 365).
X
Restart the Run Flat Indicator after adjusting
the tire inflation pressure values
(
Y
page 262).
Tire Pressure
Monitor
Inoperative
The TPMS is malfunctioning. X Have the TPMS checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire Pressure
Monitor
Inoperative
No Wheel Sensors
There are wheels without appropriate
wheel sensors mounted (e.g. winter tires).
X
Have the TPMS checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Have the appropriate wheel sensors installed
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tire Pressure
Monitor
Currently
Unavailable
The TPMS is unable to monitor the tire
inflation pressure due to a nearby radio
interference source or insufficient power
supply. As soon as the causes of the malfunction have
been removed, the TPMS becomes active again
automatically after a few minutes driving.
Practical hints