Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Tyres (12-button multifunction steering wheel)
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Tyre pressure
Check tyres The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
With tyre pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the fol-
lowing hazards:
R
the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R
the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
greatly impair tyre 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
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 169).
X
Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre (
Y
page 330).
X
Check the tyre pressures and, if necessary, correct the tyre
pressure.
X
Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre
pressure is correct (
Y
page 351).
Run Flat Indicator
then restart Run
Flat Indicator
The tyre pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-
sage and has not been restarted since.
X Set the correct tyre pressure in all four tyres.
X
Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system (
Y
page 351).
Run Flat Indicator
inoperative The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Rectify
tyre pressure
The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity
(
Y
page 353).
X
If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor (
Y
page 355).
Display messages
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On-board computer and displays
Z