Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon, Owner'S Manual

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After a change in tyre pressure, a wheel rotation
or a tyre change, or if you have refitted wheels
or tyres, the tyre pressure loss warning system
has to be restarted (
→
page 416).
The tyre pressure loss warning system does not
replace the need to regularly check the tyre
pressures.
System limitations
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R
if the tyre pressure is set incorrectly
R
if there is a sudden pressure loss caused, for
example, by a foreign object penetrating the
tyre
R
if the pressure loss in several tyres decrea‐
ses at the same rate
The system has a limited or delayed function:
R
when the road surface is poor, e.g. snow or
gravel
R
when driving with snow chains
R
when driving in a very sporty driving style
with high cornering speeds or sudden accel‐
eration
R
when towing a very heavy or large trailer
R
when driving with a high load
Be sure to also observe the following further
related subjects:
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Notes on tyre pressure (
→
page 409)
R
Display messages about the tyres
(
→
page 485)
Restarting the tyre pressure loss warning
system
Requirements:
R
The recommended tyre pressure is correctly
set for the respective operating status on
each of the four wheels (
→
page 409).
Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system in
the following situations:
R
The tyre pressure has changed.
R
The wheels or tyres have been changed or
newly fitted.
On-board computer:
,
Service
.
Tyres
#
Swipe downwards on Touch Control on the
left-hand side of the steering wheel.
The Run Flat Indicator active Restart: press
Touch Control message is shown in the mul‐
tifunction display.
Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system in
the following situations:
R
The tyre pressure has changed.
R
The wheels or tyres have been changed or
newly fitted.
#
To begin restart, press Touch Control on the
left-hand side of the steering wheel.
The Tyre pressure now OK? message is
shown in the multifunction display.
#
Select Yes .
#
To confirm restart, press Touch Control on
the left-hand side of the steering wheel.
The Run Flat Indicator restarted message is
shown in the multifunction display.
416 Wheels and tyres