Mercedes-Benz 2015 SLK, Operator'S Manual

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Tires
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
h
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
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 161).
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (
Y
page 292).
X
Check the tire pressure (
Y
page 318).
X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
h
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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