Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL X166, Operator'S Manual

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Tire Pressure
Monitor
Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors
The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
X
Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
for a few minutes.
Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G
WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following 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 178).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (
Y
page 377).
X
Check the tire pressure (
Y
page 402).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Warning Tire
Malfunction
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G
WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R
A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R
You could lose control of the vehicle.
R
Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
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 178).
X
If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (
Y
page 377).
Display messages
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On-board computer and displays
Z