Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Tyres
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
Underinflated or overinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R
they 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 accident.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do
so.
X
If there is a flat tyre, inspect the tyres (
Y
page 276).
X
Check the tyre pressures and, if necessary, set to the correct
tyre pressure.
X
Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre
pressure is correct (
Y
page 297).
For further information on tyre pressure, see (
Y
page 295).
Check tyre pres‐
sures
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 297).
Run Flat Indicator
inoperative The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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